Pharmacy Technician

Company: Nucleus Healthcare
Location: Tebbetts
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Are you a passionate Pharmacy Technician -looking to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a qualified candidate to join a prestigious academic health system in up-and-coming Columbia, MO. -Not only is the health system ranked as one of Becker Healthcare's 150 Top Places to Work for three consecutive years, but it also values the importance of work-life balance and professional growth for its employees. Take the next step in your career and thrive in an environment where you are respected, challenged, and offered endless opportunities to define your career path! -Location HighlightsAre you looking for a small town with big opportunities? -Columbia, MO, is a charming university town in the heart of Missouri known for its top-rated university, healthcare system, public schools, and Division 1 sports. With an affordable cost of living and housing, temperate climate, thriving -cultural and culinary -scene, a multitude of outdoor activities, and ease of access to St. Louis and Kansas City, you can have the best of both worlds: the charm of a small town with the convenience of modern amenities and top-notch healthcare. -Discover why Columbia received an A rating from Niche.com and is ranked among the top 30 places to buy a house, raise a family, and live in America!Workplace Highlights -

• "Just Culture" organization -
• DAISY Award Partner -
• ANCC Accredited Nursing Program and actively pursuing Magnet status -
• Defined career pathway and transparent clinical career ladder for RNs -
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• 50% - 75% -tuition reimbursement for employees and their children, spouses, and dependents based on eligibilityRetirement Program -
  • 100% Employer Match up to 8% of Eligible Compensation -Tuition Assistance -
    • 6 Months: 75% off six credit hours per semester or 3 per summer at academic campuses -
    • 1 Year: 50% off for spouses, children, & adult dependentsChild Care Assistance -
      • Partnership with Care.com for at-home childcare support -Paid Time Off (Exempt) -
        • 0-5 years: 17 Days -
        • 5+ Years: 22 Days -Personal Days -
          • 4 Days -Sick Days -
            • 12 Days - -Insurance - -
              • Health, Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death - -Pay Rate
                • 14.80 per hour - 23.32 per hour, based on experienceJob Description - -Pharmacy technician performs tasks and responsibilities related to preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. Technicians may work in either acute care pharmacy and/or retail/specialty pharmacy settings. -
                  • Prepare, dispense, and distribute medications. -
                  • Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and other pharmacy employees. - -
                  • Provide on-the-job training to new personnel and assists in evaluating the progress of new employee. -
                  • Conduct competency assessments in aseptic technique and dosage calculations. -
                  • Compounds or reconstitutes special sterile and nonsterile dosage forms under the direction of a pharmacist. -
                  • Complete assigned quality assurance inspections, medication distribution assignments, and maintain drug inventory areas. -
                  • Prepare and label sterile dosage forms such as IV solutions and other injectable medications, and irrigation solutions. Retail or Specialty Pharmacy -
                  • Receive prescriptions, complete data entry of prescription orders in the pharmacy dispensing software and adjudicate third-party insurance claims. -
                  • Prepare and label prescriptions consistent with state and federal labeling guidelines. -
                  • Conduct point-of-sale transactions that require proper cash handling, offer patient counseling, and comply with all out-window procedures for patient safety. -
                  • Answer telephones and handle calls that do not require the personal attention of a pharmacist, including taking verbal prescription orders from doctor's offices or clinics and completing incoming and outgoing prescription transfers. -
                  • Deliver quality customer service in all interactions with patients. -
                  • May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents. -Required Qualifications -High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired. -Must apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. -Preferred Qualifications -
                    • Completion of one (1) year of college. -
                    • Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. -Physical Demands -The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position, and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs. - -Nucleus HealthcareWho We Are -Purpose-built, patient-minded, and mission-driven, Nucleus is trusted by major hospitals, health systems, and life sciences organizations with a vision to redefine how healthcare does business. - -What We Do -Nucleus Healthcare ("Nucleus") delivers next-generation human capital management to empower people who power healthcare. Rooted in talent management, Nucleus provides services and solutions that have yielded more than 7,500 hires in healthcare for all levels and roles. -Our Mission - -Empower the people who power healthcare. -Our Vision - -Redefining the way healthcare does business. -Our Values -We deliver results --- We are committed --- We are precise --- We are change agents --- We are ONE team --- We are fueled by passion and purpose#appcastmu

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