Pharmacy Technician - Hospital

Under the direction of the pharmacist, assists with medication procurement, preparation, and distribution to ensure the safe and timely provision of pharmacy services.

• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.
• Dispenses and distributed medications in accurate and timely manner while adhering to departmental policies and procedures and regulatory agencies (e.g., Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, CMS).
• Fills and labels new medication orders accurately and within departmental time standards.
• Accurately fills and exchanges patient medication drawers.
• Prepares sterile products (both non-hazardous and hazardous) using appropriate aseptic technique while adhering to USP 797 requirements.
• Performs automated dispensing cabinet restocking duties to ensure the quality and appropriate quantity of medications are stocked.
• Performs bulk compounding and packaging duties to ensure an uninterrupted supply of medications while adhering to USP 795 requirements and Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Rules.
• Maintains neat and clean work area to promote patient safety and infection control.