Pharmacy Technician

Sanford Health•Weston, WI

9d•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. Come work in an outpatient clinical pharmacy and be part of a professional work environment for the largest rural health care provider. Work schedule is day shifts Monday to Friday. No 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. 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. 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.
Iowa: Nationally certified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) if working in an Iowa pharmacy.
Iowa: If enrolled in a technician training program, or not previously having worked as a pharmacy technician, must register as a pharmacy technician trainee within 30 days of starting technician training or employment.
Iowa: A technician trainee must become a nationally certified pharmacy tech within 12 months of starting tech employment or training.
Minnesota: Must be 18 years of age or older.
Minnesota: Must have active/current pharmacy technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
Minnesota: For new technician registrants, must complete a Sanford provided (or equivalent) pharmacy technician training program within 12 months of registration with the board.
North Dakota: Must register as a Pharmacy Technician or Technician in Training with the ND Board of Pharmacy, before beginning employment in the pharmacy.
North Dakota: 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.
South Dakota: Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the SD Board of Pharmacy required within 30 days from the date of hire.
Proficiency in multiple computer programs.

Nice To Haves

A technician trainee must become a nationally certified pharmacy tech within 12 months of starting tech employment or training.
South Dakota: As of September 12, 2024, the state of South Dakota requires technician certification in the following roles: A Technician Providing immunizations, a Technician working in a Remote Pharmacy, other advanced functions as approved per the Board.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in compounding, preparing and dispensing medical prescriptions.
Measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications.
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.
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 (in medical center/institutional setting).
Assist the pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients.
Understand written policies and procedures.
Perform various functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Participate in departmental problem-solving.
Learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves.