Pharmacy Technician - Fargo - Retail - Full Time

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

19h•Hybrid

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 within a small but mighty retail pharmacy team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service and thrives on collaboration. The team offers supportive and accommodating leadership. Pharmacy hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM, 9:00 PM at I-94; Broadway Weekend/Holiday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM; I-94 Weekend/Holiday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. You can expect to work 1-2 holidays per year and occasional weekends. There may be a rotation between Broadway, Moorhead, and I-94 locations. Schedules will be discussed during the interview. For those without a Pharmacy Technician License in North Dakota, Sanford offers a Pharmacy Technician University (PTU) program, a state-sponsored training program that provides standardized education to meet state requirements. Sanford covers the cost of this program, and participants have 12 months to complete it to become eligible for licensure.

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.
Once active, the registration as a Pharmacy Technician remains valid as long as the individual maintains an active license with the North Dakota board of Pharmacy.
The North Dakota Board of Pharmacy does not require employees to collect or submit ongoing proof of national certification renewal.
Technicians must simply ensure their state registration remains active.

Nice To Haves

Enroll in Sanford Health’s Pharmacy Technician University (PTU) program if you do not have a license.
Obtain national certification (PTCB or NHA) within the timelines established by the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
May 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 after receiving information from customers or patients according to written/faxed prescriptions.
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.
May 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.
Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs.
In a medical center or institutional setting, duties consist of unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding and automated dispensing devices.
Responsible for assisting 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).
Must possess the skills necessary to understand written policies and procedures, perform various functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and participate in departmental problem-solving when needed.
Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves.