Pharmacy Technician

Overview: MINNESOTA ONCOLOGY Minnesota Oncology offers its employees an exciting, fast-paced, and challenging work environment. We are currently looking for an individual with passion for the healthcare field and someone that can commit to personal accountability and integrity. An ideal candidate will also have excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to collaborate and work in a team based environment.Come join this dynamic team who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients. No nights, holidays, or weekendsWhy Work for Us? We offer a competitive benefits package that includes - MedicalDentalVisionLife InsuranceShort-term and Long-term Disability Coverage401k plan that comes with a company matchWellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyleTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers Responsibilities: Preparation of IV medication ordersEnsuring all orders are completeVerification of patient information and physician authorizationVerification of insurance approvalsAccurate record keepingDrug/Supply orderingInventory managementServe as a Lynx resource for the practiceAssist in training other technicians if requestedOther duties as requested or assigned Qualifications: High School Diploma or EquivalentKnowledge of pharmaceuticals, pharmacy calculations, and related medical technologyGraduation from VoTech Pharmacy Technician Program desired but not requiredCertified Pharmacy Technician Certificate or State Pharmacy Board Preferred (If not certified at hiring, certification with the first year of employment will be required)Minimum of 2-3 years of pharmacy technician or other related health care experienceIntravenous drug and Chemotherapy compounding experience preferred, but not required Additional Attributes: Strong desire to learnFlexibilityAbility to multi-taskStrong Organizational SkillsSelf-starterStrong Basic Mathematic SkillsDependableDetail-orientedCOMPETENCIES: -Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate. -Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility. -Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty. -Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them. -Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.