Pharmacy Technician II

Centralia - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 20 - 31

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Its more than a career its a calling.

IL-SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Centralia

Worker Type:

PRN

Pay Range:

$20.94 - $31.41

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience labor market and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects in good faith to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of a pharmacist and according to standard procedures transcribes prepares medication orders assists in dispensing and delivery and ensures proper storage and security of medications. This position is responsible for non-sterile and /or sterile compounding utilizing pharmacy automation systems and accurately maintaining required documentation. Also serves as a resource by training others in technical skills and participating in audit processes to ensure compliance and quality standards.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in the preparation of medication orders that may include transcription workflow management automation utilization and medication readiness for checking dispensing and delivery. Conducts non-sterile and/or sterile compounding of medications.
Distributes medications to designated areas and returns unused discontinued or damaged doses to the pharmacy. Properly utilizes automation problem solving when necessary to ensure medications are secure and in-date in their area of use.
Supports inventory management activities that include receipt storage security and inspection. Ensures that inventory areas are clean and that inventory is rotated in-date and properly labeled.
Adheres to regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards. Completes all documentation and maintains records in compliance with standard procedures. Promotes a safe practice environment and reports situations that may lead to safety events in addition to safety events that occur.
Provides excellent customer service to patients other staff and ancillary departments and maintains high standards of confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Conducts reviews and audits as assigned to identify gaps in workflows regulatory compliance and safety. Reports findings and helps identify action plans to close gaps.
Maintains proficiency in at least five documented pharmacy competencies in at least two competency categories.
Teaches competencies skills to others including technicians students and pharmacists.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma/GED or education equivalency for licensing.

EXPERIENCE

One year experience as a pharmacy technician

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting standing walking reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending stooping kneeling squatting twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Or
Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
State of Work Location: Illinois
Pharmacy Technician Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Or
FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician Registered within 2 months - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And
IL Registration Application Process Complete At Time Of Hire - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri
Pharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Or
MO Registration Application and Finger Print Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
And
FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician Registered within 6 months - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Technician - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
Or
FUTURE - Technician within 3 months - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Pharmacy Technician Registered - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Or
WI Registration Application Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
And
FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician Registered within 6 Months - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Pharmacy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Required Experience:

Its more than a career its a calling.IL-SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - CentraliaWorker Type:PRNPay Range:$20.94 - $31.41Pay Rate Type:HourlySSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components inclu...