Pharmacy Technician - Retail / Community - Full Time
About The Position
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. On the job training will be provided.
Requirements
- High School graduate or general education diploma (GED) required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older (for Minnesota registration).
- Must have active/current pharmacy technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy (for Minnesota).
- For new technician registrants, must complete a Sanford provided (or equivalent) pharmacy technician training program within 12 months of registration with the board (for Minnesota).
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 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.
- Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
