Pharmacy Technician- Retail Pharmacy

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Salary Range: $18.50 - $29.00 Union Position: No Department Details This is a Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM position, no nights, weekends or holidays. Summary 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. Job Description 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. 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.
South Dakota: Registration required within 30 days from the date of hire.
Technicians registered with South Dakota Board of Pharmacy after July 1, 2014 will be registered as a “technician-in-training” and will have two years to complete training education and national certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Failure to obtain National Certification within two years of registering as a “technician-in-training” will result in termination of position.
Technicians registered with the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy after July 1, 2011 will be required to obtain National Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board by July 1, 2014. Failure to obtain National Certification will result in termination of position.
Technicians registered with South Dakota Board of Pharmacy before July 1, 2011 will be grandfathered in and not require national certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

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 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.
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.