Pharmacy Technician In Training

Avera • Rapid City, SD

5d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician In Training assists with drug preparation, storage, distribution, and inventory management in a pharmacy environment. The position works under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Participation in and completion of Avera Health’s Pharmacy Technician Education Program is recommended. The program combines didactic, simulation, and experiential learning to prepare participants for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination or another approved certifying examination. After certification, the technician-in-training will be promoted to Pharmacy Technician. Avera requires a two-year employment commitment upon completion of the education program.

Requirements

• Register with the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician in Training and with the respective state's Board of Pharmacy within the state's required timeframe, within 30 days.
• Obtain Pharmacy Technician Board Certification or complete an alternative approved training or certification program within one year; extensions beyond one year may be available in some states.
• Be able to work the hours specified for the position.
• Have visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Perform the essential job functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made unless they cause undue hardship to the employer.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Less than one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and complete the Avera Pharmacy Technician Education Program to prepare for PTCB certification and registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Under pharmacist supervision, accurately input, prepare labels for, and package inpatient or outpatient medication orders and prescriptions.
• Apply knowledge of medications, calculations, regulations and limitations, personal protective equipment, and patient safety practices.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, customers, coworkers, supervisors, and management, and participate in assigned interdepartmental work groups and committees.
• Perform clerical functions, including billing and pharmacy inventory procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and coordinate workflow effectively with team members.
• Follow applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed