Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

Essential Functions

• Create an environment where responsiveness to patient and customer needs is a personal priority.
• Interact with staff, patients and the public in a courteous and respectful manner using appropriate verbal or written skills.
• Restock unit dose medications, liquids and injectables; accurately fill controlled substances and file paperwork;
• Receive orders, unpack supplies, assure items are bar coded and scannable, and place inventory into the appropriate location when relevant to hospital site.
• Sort and restock/waste returned medications; restock code carts, emergency boxes, and ADCs; deliver medications in a timely manner; answer phones professionally and transfer calls appropriately.
• Assist in orienting new personnel; use time wisely; communicate pertinent information; work effectively with pharmacists, technicians and other hospital caregivers; work independently without direct supervision; assist other staff and exhibit an approachable, interactive demeanor.
• Process and accurately dispose of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste. Knowledgeable of appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and necessary action when receiving or manipulating hazardous medications or during hazardous spills.
• Maintain ability to effectively navigate computer software, troubleshoot and report problems to prevent repetitive issues in the future.
• Pass and maintain sterile compounding competencies and fingertip testing. Utilize proper sterile technique while performing sterile compounding preparation. Follow all deactivation, decontamination, cleaning and disinfecting procedures required by USP.
• Participate in department committees as assigned.

Required Additional Requirements

• Technician Registration - South Dakota Board of Pharmacy
• Certification - Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcare Association (NHA)

Scheduling Requirements

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects.
• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.