Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician prepares medications under the direction of a pharmacist. Duties vary by work environment and location and may include both retail and inpatient responsibilities. In an institutional setting, the technician performs unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding, and work with automated dispensing devices. The technician assists pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to Sanford patients by following established regulations, standards, and practices, and performs functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The position also involves maintaining proper drug storage and security, ensuring equipment functions properly and assisting with maintenance and repair, supporting inventory control, and assisting with billing. The technician may contribute to departmental quality assurance and patient-focused services under supervisory oversight, and helps maintain a safe working environment that complies with state laws and regulations. Proficiency with multiple computer programs is required. Responsibilities may vary according to the location or setting.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Ability to understand written policies and procedures and perform functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn and use new technology.
Proficiency in multiple computer programs.
State-specific registration, training, or certification requirements apply depending on work location: Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota requirements are detailed in the posting.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications under a pharmacist’s direction, including measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, and recording medication amounts and dosages according to orders.
In an institutional setting, perform unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, and compounding, and use automated dispensing devices.
Assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients while following established regulations, standards, and practices.
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Ensure equipment is functioning properly and assist with equipment maintenance and repair.
Assist with inventory stock levels and supply timelines where applicable.
Assist with billing-related functions.
May assist with departmental quality assurance and patient-focused services under supervisory oversight.
Help create and maintain a safe working environment that adheres to state laws and regulations.
Use multiple computer programs and participate in departmental problem-solving when needed.