Pharmacy Technician - Full Time - Specialty Pharmacy

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

6d • $18 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Specialty Pharmacy is a fast-growing department supporting patients across the full footprint of Sanford Health. Pharmacy operations are located in Fargo, ND. Our primary goal is to provide excellent customer service and help patients receive Specialty medications faster and maintain compliance on therapy. Sanford Specialty pharmacy is looking for a new team member who has great customer service, high attention to detail, adaptable to ever growing department needs, can multi-task with multiple systems, and ability to work well with pharmacy team staff and clinic staff. The Pharmacy Technician position is located in different work environments and duties may vary based on location or setting; also depending on location, there may be an overlap of retail/inpatient responsibilities. In a retail/community pharmacy setting, the Pharmacy Technician 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. Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs; ensures that equipment is functioning properly and assists in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair; controls inventory stock level and timeline to ensure adequate supplies. Assists with billing related functions. May assist with departmental quality assurance and other customer- or patient-focused services with oversight from supervisory staff; assists 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, the Pharmacy Technician duties consist of unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding and automated dispensing devices. Ensures that equipment is functioning properly and assists in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair. 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. Assists with billing related functions. May assist with departmental quality assurance and other customer- or patient-focused services with oversight from supervisory staff; assists 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.

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.
• Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs.

Nice To Haves

• Great customer service
• High attention to detail
• Adaptable to ever growing department needs
• Can multi-task with multiple systems
• Ability to work well with pharmacy team staff and clinic staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
• May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medication 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 assists 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.
• Unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding and automated dispensing devices.
• 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 and participate in departmental problem-solving when needed.
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates with a two-year working commitment.
• Sanford covers the cost of the Pharmacy Technician University (PTU) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED