Pharmacy Technician (.9 FTE) - Sign-On Bonus

We are hiring for a . FTE ( hours per pay period) on off Pharmacy Technician (certification preferred). The schedule is straight evenings;

start time : Monday through Friday and : Saturday and Sunday ( - hour shifts). Weekend requirement will include every other weekend.

Sign-on bonus available!

Responsible for assisting pharmacists in the delivery of pharmacy services, which maximize outcomes in a manner consistent with Gillette and the department's mission, philosophies and in accordance with laws, regulations and hospital policies and procedures.

Prepares and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols, and within specified time frames.

Pharmacy Technicians do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered Pharmacist.

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $ to $, with a median wage of $ Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity.

Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for FTE and above.

$ for evenings and $ for weekends differential is available for this position. Sign-on bonus available.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Prepares and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols, and within specified time frames.

Fills and labels medication orders, surgical kits, medication carts or medication requisitions and specialty items / bins accurately.

Maintains and fills automated dispensing machines (ADM) following established departmental procedures.Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounded products by following formula instructions for calculating, measuring, mixing and labeling.

Prepares sterile products (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) accurately with standardized aseptic techniques.

Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately and in a timely manner.Processes medications returned from the nursing units for credit and proper disposal.

Dispenses narcotics and maintain the perpetual inventory of narcotics in the narcotic safe and ADM machines.Fills drug supply requisitions requests from other Gillette departments, clinics, or hospital.

Prepackages medications into unit-does containers.Enters patients accurately into the outpatient system to process discharge prescription.

Prepares and process discharge medications to be verified by a pharmacist.Performs daily narcotic inventory in the locked cabinets and safe and ensures all scheduled narcotics are secure.

Prints various reports from multiple computer systems to assist in dispensing medication and resolving discrepancies.

Provides customer service to all customers including patients, their families, and the general public, in a timely manner exhibiting courtesy, respect, and teamwork that promotes excellence and a positive image of Gillette and its services.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the MN Board of Pharmacy is required, unless licensed as a Pharmacy Intern in which case a technician registration is not required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification is required within one year of employment (through PTCB), unless licensed as a Pharmacy Intern.
• Prior to compounding intravenous preparations, must successfully complete an initial garbing competency evaluation no fewer than separate times in succession within the first months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Demonstrated attention to details and ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a busy environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist while still making independent decisions.
• Functions within the scope allowed by policies and procedures of Gillette Pharmacy and state and federal law.

Preferred :

• year experience in institutional pharmacy
• year experience and training in preparation of sterile products

Gillette Children’s is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization.

We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued.

We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission.

Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood.

Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

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