Provide support to the pharmacy, under the direction of a pharmacist, in the central pharmacy and decentralized areas while assisting the pharmacist with compounding and distribution of pharmaceuticals, IV solutions and documentation as ordered by qualified prescribers. Provide assistance in the narcotic control area as directed.
Responsibilities/Job Description
Prepare, label and deliver medications and supplies accurately and safely, as assigned and in accordance with all legal requirements and policies under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
Calculate and measure correct dose, select correct drug and diluents, compound and label products accurately and safely.
Admixtures include Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), Immunogobulin mixtures (IGG, ATG), irrigations, infusions, antibiotic piggybacks and syringes, chemotherapy and other sterile products.
Demonstrate knowledge of calibrating TPN and/or other compounding pumps packaging machines and other technology
Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas.
Process medication orders or prescriptions and maintain patient profiles accurately in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacy information systems.
Enter patient information and/or medication orders into the EHR (electronic health record) and/or pharmacy systems
Assist pharmacist in processing outpatient prescriptions.
Assist in medication preparation.
Operate equipment and use appropriate techniques when using automated medication stations, refilling, inventory tasks, basic reports and maintenance.
Prepare medication orders for re-supplying Automated Distribution Cabinets.
After a pharmacist or Tech-Check-Tech Technician checks order for accuracymedications are re-stocked in the appropriate Automated Dispensing Cabinet. Manage medication inventories including re-supplying, checking for outdates, etc.
Prepare, order, process and recharge stock.
Distribute completed orders appropriately
Audit medication storage areas for proper storage of medications, dating and appropriate medication stock
Fill and distribute routine stock orders for patient care areas.
Prepare invoices for payment.
Assist in processing returns and outdated drugs for return credit.
As assigned, ensure correct inventory, deliver and maintenance of files related to controlled substances throughout the hospital.
Complete work activities through effective management of time, tasks and available information.
Teach and mentor co-workers.
Answer and appropriately triage incoming phone calls to various areas of the pharmacy department and/or staff.
Communicate appropriately, using all options available including e-mail
Demonstrate knowledge of billing and accurately process charges and credits
As assigned, ensure charge capture and correct billing of all manually billed items from patient care areas.
Meet all role-related and age specific competencies. Comply with all initial and ongoing competencies within the entity and department.
Qualifications
Preferred Education
Graduate of a pharmacy technician program
Minimum License/Certification/Registration
Current or pending registration with the MN board of pharmacy.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 6 months of employment
Preferred Experience
Previous pharmacy or medical experience
Additional Requirements:
Excellent customer service skills, proficient in the English language, good attention to detail, ability to problem solve effectively, ability to follow policies and procedures, basic math skills, basic typing skills and excellent communication skills.
Special Considerations
Respect the confidentiality of all information, including information regarding patients, staff members or Fairview business issues, and share information only with those who need to know.
Together with the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians we have created M Health Fairview. M Health Fairview is the newly expanded collaboration among the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services. The healthcare system combines the best of academic and community medicine — expanding access to world-class, breakthrough care through our 10 hospitals and 60 clinics.Fairview Health Services (fairview.org) is an award-winning, nonprofit health system providing exceptional care across the full spectrum of health care services. Fairview is one of the most comprehensive and geographically accessible systems in the state, with 10 hospitals—including an academic medical center and long-term care hospital—serving the greater Twin Cities metro area.Its broad continuum also includes 60 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, senior living communities, retail and specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, rehabilitation centers, counseling and home health care services, medical transportation, an integrated provider network and health insurer PreferredOne. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, ...Fairview’s 32,000 employees and 2,400 affiliated providers embrace innovation to drive a healthier future through healing, discovery and education.
