Pharmacy Technician - Full Time - BHSH

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

18h

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician prepares medications under the direction of a pharmacist and may measure, mix, count, label, and record medication amounts and dosages according to prescription orders. Duties vary by location and work setting, and may combine retail and inpatient responsibilities. In a retail or community pharmacy, the technician assists pharmacists with compounding, preparing, and dispensing prescriptions based on information from customers or patients and written or faxed orders. The role also includes maintaining drug storage and security, supporting equipment maintenance, monitoring inventory and supplies, assisting with billing, and potentially helping with quality assurance and patient-focused services under supervisory oversight. The technician helps maintain a safe working environment that complies with state laws and regulations and uses multiple computer programs. In a medical center or institutional setting, duties may include unit-dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding, and use of automated dispensing devices. The technician assists pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care in accordance with established regulations, standards, and practices. The role requires understanding written policies and procedures, performing functions under a registered pharmacist's supervision, contributing to departmental problem-solving, communicating effectively, and learning new technology as the pharmacy profession evolves.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED required.
Iowa: Pharmacy technicians must meet state registration and national certification requirements. Trainees or individuals new to technician work must register as a technician trainee within 30 days of beginning training or employment and become nationally certified through PTCB or NHA within 12 months.
Minnesota: First-time technician registrants must be at least 18 years old and have active/current registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. New registrants must complete a Sanford-provided or equivalent pharmacy technician training program within 12 months of registration.
North Dakota: Must register as a Pharmacy Technician or Technician in Training with the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy before beginning employment. Technicians in training must enroll in Sanford-provided or equivalent ASHP-accredited education and obtain national PTCB or NHA certification within the timelines established by the board.
South Dakota: Pharmacy Technician registration with the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy is required within 30 days of hire. Certification is required for certain roles, including technicians providing immunizations, working in a remote pharmacy, or performing other advanced functions approved by the board.
Must be able to understand written policies and procedures and perform functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in multiple computer programs and ability to learn new technology.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist, including measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, and recording amounts and dosages according to prescription orders.
Assist pharmacists with compounding, preparing, and dispensing prescriptions in retail or community pharmacy settings.
Perform unit-dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding, and tasks involving automated dispensing devices in medical center or institutional settings.
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Help ensure equipment functions properly and assist with maintenance and repair resolution.
Monitor inventory stock levels and timelines to maintain adequate supplies.
Assist with billing-related functions.
May assist with departmental quality assurance and customer- or patient-focused services under supervisory oversight.
Help maintain a safe working environment that adheres to state laws and regulations.
Perform pharmacy functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and participate in departmental problem-solving when needed.
Use multiple computer programs and learn new technology as the profession evolves.