Pharmacy Technician - Full Time - Inpatient - Bismarck

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

18d•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 Pharmacy Technician position is located in an inpatient setting. The role involves preparing medications under the direction of a pharmacist, which may include measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, and recording dosages according to prescription orders. In an institutional setting, duties include unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding, and operating automated dispensing devices. The technician ensures equipment is functioning properly and assists with maintenance and repair. They are responsible for assisting the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care by following established regulations, standards, and practices, including the preparation of IV admixtures. The position requires understanding written policies and procedures, performing various functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, and participating in departmental problem-solving. Good written and verbal communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to learn and utilize new technology. Billing functions and departmental quality assurance may also be part of the role, contributing to a safe working environment that adheres to state laws and regulations. Proficiency in multiple computer programs is required. Duties may vary based on location and setting, with potential overlap of 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 in the pharmacy.
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.
Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs.

Nice To Haves

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.

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 operate automated dispensing devices in a medical center or institutional setting.
Assist the pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical care by following established regulations, standards, and practices (including the preparation of IV admixtures).
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.