Pharmacy Tech - Outpatient - Levels 1-5

Job description

Assists the pharmacist in providing optimal pharmaceutical care to the patient. Accurately and efficiently processes prescriptions. Interacts with patients and managed care plans to authorize prescription coverage. Assembles prescriptions and follows proper procedures to prepare and dispense medications. Accurately and efficiently completes patient purchase transactions utilizing point of sale systems. Assists with maintaining accurate medication inventories and billing of medications. Effectively communicates utilizing established systems and processes. Performs responsibilities and duties of the job in a manner that is attentive to age and ability considerations.
This posting is for a shared full-time outpatient/retail/Clinic Pharmacy Technician position. The primary work locations will be the Mayo Clinic Health System Clinic Pharmacies in Albert Lea and Austin, Minnesota. Candidates must also be willing and able to drive and deliver medications to patients' homes.
Coverage at the Mayo Clinic Health System Clinic Pharmacy in Cannon Falls is expected to be minimal and infrequent. Occasional coverage may be needed; however, the anticipated need is fewer than five shifts per year. Candidates should be available to provide this limited coverage when required.
Requirements for Tech I which are the minimum qualifications for Levels 1-5
Required Qualifications
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• No history of drug abuse or misuse; or proof of successful completion of a certified drug abuse rehabilitation program is required.

Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience as an outpatient pharmacy technician.

Additional Qualifications
• Effectively reads, writes, speaks and understands English.
• Able to learn technical tasks.
• Able to follow written and verbal directions.
• Able to apply math and calculator skills along with a working knowledge of the metric system.
• Possess strong telephone and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with the use of office software computer applications and keyboarding.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a busy environment and pay attention to detail.
• Proven organizational and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment.

License and Certification
• Current registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, or eligible for registration.
• National Pharmacy Technician certification within 12-months of hire.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.