Pharmacy Technician - Hospital

Sanford Health•Marshfield, WI

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. Duties vary by location and work setting, and may include overlapping retail and inpatient responsibilities. In retail or community pharmacies, the technician assists pharmacists with compounding, preparing, and dispensing prescriptions; maintains drug storage and security; helps maintain equipment and inventory; assists with billing; and may support quality assurance and patient-focused services. The technician also helps maintain a safe work environment in compliance with state laws and regulations and uses multiple computer programs. In medical center or institutional settings, duties may include unit-dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding, and using automated dispensing devices. The technician assists pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care in accordance with established regulations, standards, and practices. The role requires following written policies and procedures, performing functions under a registered pharmacist’s supervision, participating in departmental problem-solving, communicating effectively, and learning new technology as pharmacy practice evolves. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on 8-hour day shifts. It is a non-union position and is eligible for a new-hire sign-on bonus. Sanford Health describes itself as the largest rural health system in the United States and is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to care in America’s heartland.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED required.
Use and proficiency in multiple computer programs.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand written policies and procedures and perform duties under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
State-specific registration and certification requirements apply. In Iowa, pharmacy technicians must be nationally certified through PTCB or NHA; trainees must register within 30 days and obtain national certification within 12 months.
In Minnesota, technicians must have active/current registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy; first-time registrants must be at least 18, and new registrants must complete a Sanford-provided or equivalent training program within 12 months of registration.
In North Dakota, technicians must register with the Board of Pharmacy before beginning employment. Technicians in training must enroll in Sanford-provided or equivalent ASHP-accredited education and obtain PTCB or NHA certification within the Board’s timelines.
In South Dakota, technicians must register with the Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire; certification is required for certain roles, including providing immunizations, working in a remote pharmacy, or performing other advanced functions approved by the Board.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
Assist pharmacists with compounding, preparing, and dispensing prescriptions in retail or community settings.
Maintain proper drug storage and security conditions.
Ensure equipment is functioning properly and assist with maintenance and repair resolution.
Monitor inventory levels and timelines to ensure adequate supplies.
Assist with billing-related functions.
May assist with departmental quality assurance and customer- or patient-focused services under supervisory oversight.
Help create and maintain a safe work environment that adheres to state laws and regulations.
In medical center or institutional settings, perform duties such as unit-dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding, and use of automated dispensing devices.
Assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care in accordance with established regulations, standards, and practices.
Follow written policies and procedures and perform functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Participate in departmental problem-solving when needed.
Learn and use new technology as the pharmacy profession evolves.