Riverwood Healthcare Center

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board). Federal and state regulations governing dispensing of prescriptions, controlled and non-controlled medications, DME and 340b purchasing. Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics in Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison.. Riverwood is expanding and building a state-of-the-art surgical center with a completion date of 2024.. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders, including lakes, rivers and streams, state parks, wildlife refuges, and ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities.

pharmacy technician

POSITION SUMMARY
Pharmacy Technician – Retail Pharmacy
The Pharmacy technician, under the direct supervision of the licensed pharmacist, assists in the various activities of the Pharmacy Department. The technician functions in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)
Prior retail pharmacy technician experience preferred.
License/Certificates
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)
Current registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates evidence of participation in the Quality Improvement process.
Works to meet departmental, professional, and personal goals.
Promotes service excellence by demonstrating polite, cooperative, and respectful behavior to both internal and external customers.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Does not reveal information from patient medical records to others except in accordance with RHCC policy.
Refrains from discussing patient or staff identities, condition, or circumstances in public, in areas potentially overheard by others, or with others who do not have a legitimate interest in the person.
Secures written confidential documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized release.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the technician position:
Essential duties related to opening and closing of the pharmacy.
Becomes fluent in prescription software
Processing, filling and adjudicating prescriptions and DME products
Cash register operations
Screening and answering telephone calls
Communicating with providers and their agents to obtain refill authorizations
Use and maintenance of equipment and facilities
Medical terminology and abbreviations
Drug names and classifications
Inventory and storage requirements
Pharmaceutical calculations
Demonstrates working knowledge of:
Federal and state regulations governing dispensing of prescriptions, controlled and non-controlled medications, DME and 340b purchasing
Medication error prevention methodologies
Participate in the gathering and processing of performance data as requested or assigned
Promotes customer service by demonstrating polite, cooperative and respectful behavior to both internal and external customers
Processes prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner
Prioritizes time and volume of work appropriately
Completes cash register and charge transactions accurately
Maintains appropriate inventory control
Performs online and manual purchasing functions accurately and in a timely manner to prevent stock-outs
Checks in drugs and processes all invoices according to policy and procedure.
Monitors expiration dating on a monthly basis. Segregates and returns outdates per policy.
Why Choose Riverwood Healthcare Center?
Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics in Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison. Come grow with us! Riverwood is expanding and building a state-of-the-art surgical center with a completion date of 2024.
Just two hours from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, this is an opportunity to live and work where others play in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods and beautiful lakes country. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders, including lakes, rivers and streams, state parks, wildlife refuges, and ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities.
The work culture at Riverwood reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another. Our goal is to deliver healthcare from the heart to every patient every day.
Join our team in delivering outstanding patient care, from robotic assisted, minimally invasive surgery to comprehensive specialty services and convenient primary care for all ages.
For more information, visit www.riverwoodhealthcare.org.
Riverwood is an equal-opportunity employer.


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Location: Riverwood Healthcare Center · Pharmacy
Schedule: Full Time (40 hours/week), Day Shift, retail pharmacy hours

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