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SSM Health

Pharmacy Technician

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What they do

A Pharmacy Technician works under the direction of a pharmacist to dispense prescription medications. Serves customers and helps to fill prescriptions. Works in a retail pharmacy or healthcare facility.

$39,955 / year median in Missouri

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital
  • St.
Louis Worker Type:
PRN Job Highlights:
Fully Onsite Position Variable shifts; must be able to work both day and evenings shifts Every third weekend staffing requirement One major and one minor holiday staffing requirement
Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and according to standard procedures, assists in transcription, storage, preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications. This entry-level pharmacy position is responsible for learning and assisting with non-sterile and /or sterile compounding, operating pharmacy automation systems, and maintaining accurate documentation and records in compliance with regulatory 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 non-sterile compounding, checking, dispensing, and delivery. Distributes medications to designated areas and returns unused, discontinued, or damaged doses to the pharmacy. Properly utilizes automation to ensure medications are secured 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 safety events when they 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). 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
No experience required
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
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) And Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Or Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT)
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Or FUTURE
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 24 months
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Or FUTURE
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) within 24 months
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
State of Work Location:
Missouri Pharmacy Technician
  • Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or FUTURE
  • Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 months
  • Missouri Division of Professional Registration And MO Registration Application and Finger Print Process Complete
AT TIME OF HIRE
  • 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 Number (PAR)
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services And FUTURE
  • Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 Months
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee Department:
3901000128
Pharmacy Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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. Explore All Benefits (https://jobs.ssmhealth.com/us/en/benefits) 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. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)