Pharmacy Technician -Retail - Full Time

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role is for a full-time Pharmacy Technician in a retail setting. The Pharmacy Technician will prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. This may include measuring, mixing, counting out, labeling, and recording amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders. In a retail/community pharmacy setting, duties consist of assisting pharmacists in compounding, preparing and dispensing medical prescriptions to the public after receiving information from customers or patients according to written/faxed prescriptions. Responsibilities include maintaining proper storage and security conditions for drugs, ensuring equipment is functioning properly and assisting in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair, and controlling inventory stock level and timeline to ensure adequate supplies. The role also assists with billing related functions and may assist with departmental quality assurance and other customer- or patient-focused services with oversight from supervisory staff. Additionally, the technician assists in the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment and conditions that adhere to state laws and regulations, and requires proficiency in multiple computer programs. The Pharmacy Technician position is located in different work environments and duties may vary based upon location or setting; also depending on location, there may be an overlap of retail/inpatient responsibilities.

Requirements

High School graduate or general education diploma (GED) required.
North Dakota: Pharmacy Technicians must register as a Pharmacy Technician or Technician in Training with the ND Board of Pharmacy, before beginning employment in the pharmacy.
Individuals applying as a pharmacy technician in training must enroll in Sanford provided (or equivalent) ASHP accredited education and obtain national certification (PTCB or NHA) within the timelines established by the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy to receive the Pharmacy Technician licensure.
Failure to obtain ASHP accredited education and National Certification before the board of pharmacy removes the technician in training license will result in termination of position.
Technicians must ensure their state registration remains active.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in multiple computer programs.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
Measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
Assist pharmacists in compounding, preparing and dispensing medical prescriptions to the public.
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Ensure that equipment is functioning properly and assist in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair.
Control inventory stock level and timeline to ensure adequate supplies.
Assist with billing related functions.
Assist with departmental quality assurance and other customer- or patient-focused services with oversight from supervisory staff.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment and conditions that adhere to state laws and regulations.
Utilize multiple computer programs.
Perform unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding and automated dispensing devices (in medical center or institutional setting).
Assist the pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical care to the patients of Sanford by following established regulations, standards and practices (including the preparation of IV admixtures).
Understand written policies and procedures.
Perform various functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Participate in departmental problem-solving when needed.
Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
Learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves.