Pharmacy Technician Retail - Shakopee, United States - Allina Health

Description

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 08, 2024

Department:

Allina Health St. Francis Pharmacy

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every 4th

Job Summary:

The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist. Provides basic prescription filling, inventory management and customer service. May assists with other pharmacy projects.

Key Position Details:

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Prescription Filling
  • Order entry into pharmacy management software
  • Fulfilment of reviewed orders
  • Final dispense according to disposition
  • Reduces audit risk through proper checks including, but not limited to, DAW, days supply, NDC validation, dates of service, discrete directions and other standard practices
• Customer Service
  • Provides service to internal and external customers
  • Greets patients, employees and staff in a timely and courteous manner
  • Obtains needed information through direct patient contact to support prescription filling
  • Advocates for patients by searching for manufacturer and foundation copay assistance
• Technician will routinely complete the following responsibilities to manage and support drug distribution
  • Inventory Management - receipt and restock of wholesaler orders, transfer of medications to internal pharmacies
  • Medication picking in support of prescription filling
  • Restocks automated dispensing robots
  • May troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment
  • May assist with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies
• Complete and document quality assurance activities
  • Monitors expiration dating
  • Performs cleaning
  • Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
• Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred
• College of Pharmacy student in their first year of program (ineligible for intern registration) preferred
• 0 to 2 years of retail pharmacy experience preferred or
• 0 to 2 years of customer service experience preferred
• Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required if working in the state of MN upon hire

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.