Pharmacy Technician (80405)

The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist with nonprofessional pharmacy activities. This position reports to the Pharmacy Supervisor. The Pharmacy Technician interacts with hospital employees, volunteers, students, clinic personnel and physicians. The ability to communicate with pharmacy and non-pharmacy coworkers is essential. The Pharmacy Technician must be able to perform routine tasks on their own initiative and recognize additional needs as they arise. Under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist, duties include, but are not limited to: Prepare, package, label, compound, and distribute medications safely and accurately under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. Maintain medication inventory by ordering, receiving, stocking, rotating, and monitoring supplies to ensure medication availability. Support pharmacy operations through quality assurance, controlled substance documentation, billing support, and compliance with state, federal, and USP regulations. Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant pharmacy environment while utilizing pharmacy technology and automated medication systems. Provide excellent customer service, protect patient confidentiality, participate in ongoing education, and perform additional duties within the Pharmacy Technician scope of practice. Hours/Shifts 64 hours biweekly, with opportunity to flex up to 80 hours biweekly. Primary location for this role will be Elbow Lake with scheduling in Fergus Falls as needed. Option to routinely be scheduled some days in Fergus Falls (including our Cancer Center) if the candidate desires. Compensation Hourly wage range: $20.94- $28.86. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations. Benefit Offerings Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period. EEOC Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Has obtained certification and is registered as a Pharmacy Technician in Minnesota. Must maintain certification/registration as required by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. Successfully completes a pre-employment background check, health screening and/or additional processes as applicable. Attends work site per schedule, yet can be flexible with scheduling to meet emergency staffing needs. Must work weekends as assigned. Proficiently operates a computer and is capable of using required software programs. Accurately follows oral and written instructions, pays attention to detail and follows through with initiated tasks. Effectively performs routine, repetitive tasks with sustained attention to detail and technique.