About the job

Location:

Altru Hospital

1200 S.Columbia Rd.

Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $17.92 - $26.88

Summary

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for coordinating and replenishing narcotic and non-narcotic medication distribution throughout the health system to provide patient medications in a safe, accessible and timely manner. The technician provides IV preparation and delivery support, prepares, dispenses and inventories medication in storage areas and keeping records of medication preparation.

Essential Job Functions

Monitor selected medication use, waste reconciliation and discrepancy reports, and report deviations in compliance to the Pharmacy Supervisor.

Coordinate automated dispensing systems and cart fill activities to provide efficient medication inventory control.

Responsible for adherence to the department’s controlled substance security policy and for sterile compounding duties.

Address distribution system operational problems identified by users and provide technical expertise to pharmacy and nursing staff.

Maintains pharmacy technician practice competencies in selected areas of pharmacy operations. Maintains appropriate patient and department records and documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations and department of pharmacy policies and procedures.

Utilization of pharmacy automated and non-automated systems.

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification

Pharmacy Technician | North Dakota Board of Pharmacy | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) | Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Physical Demands

 Sit: Frequently (34-66%)

 Stand: Frequently (34-66%)

 Walk: Frequently (34-66%)

 Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)

 Reach: Frequently (34-66%)

 Crawl: Not Applicable

 Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)

 Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)

 Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)

 See: Continuously (67-100%)

 Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

 Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)

 Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)

 Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)

 Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions

 Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)

 Outdoor: Not Applicable

 Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.

Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.

Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.

Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement For This Position

Professional Driver

Reference ID: R2888