Pharmacy Technician

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

21h•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 position involves preparing medications under the direction of a pharmacist. Duties may include measuring, mixing, counting out, labeling, and recording amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders. The role can be in a retail/community pharmacy setting, assisting pharmacists in compounding, preparing, and dispensing prescriptions, maintaining proper storage and security of drugs, ensuring equipment functionality, controlling inventory, and assisting with billing. In a medical center or institutional setting, duties include unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding, and managing automated dispensing devices. The technician will assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care, adhering to regulations, preparing IV admixtures, understanding policies, performing various functions under supervision, and participating in problem-solving. Proficiency in computer programs, good communication skills, and the ability to learn new technology are required. Duties may vary based on location and setting, with potential overlap between retail and 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.
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.
Technicians must ensure their state registration remains active.
Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs.
Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

ND Certified Pharmacy Technicians

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.
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Ensure 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.
Perform unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding, and manage automated dispensing devices (in institutional settings).
Assist the pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical care.
Follow established regulations, standards, and practices.
Understand written policies and procedures.
Perform various functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Participate in departmental problem-solving when needed.
Learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves.