Senior Pharmacy Technician - Product Verification- Full Time
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 Senior Pharmacy Technician is a detail-oriented and highly motivated Certified Pharmacy Technician who supports pharmacy operations with a primary focus on product verification. This role plays a critical part in ensuring medication accuracy, patient safety, and timely delivery of medications throughout the facility. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong independent problem-solving skills, a questioning attitude, and a solution-minded approach when identifying discrepancies or workflow issues.
Requirements
- High School graduate or general education diploma (GED) required.
- Must maintain annual registration as a Pharmacy Technician through the State Board of Pharmacy in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state privileges as required by position.
- Must also complete the required hours of Pharmacy Technician continuing education.
- South Dakota: Pharmacy Technician license with the SD Board of Pharmacy required at time of hire.
- Technician must be PTCC certified at time of hire, and is required to maintain certification.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree preferred.
- Strong understanding of medication safety practices and pharmacy workflow processes.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions within scope of practice.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- A questioning attitude with the confidence to speak up when something appears incorrect or unclear.
- Independent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
- A proactive, solution-minded approach to workflow challenges.
- Reliability, accountability, and professionalism in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Commitment to patient safety and continuous process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Perform product verification of medications prepared for automated dispensing system restocking and first-dose dispensing in accordance with pharmacy policies and regulatory standards.
- Accurately verify medication selection, dosage form, strength, quantity, labeling, and expiration dates.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies related to medication pulls, inventory, packaging, and dispensing workflows.
- Collaborate with pharmacists, technicians, and nursing staff to ensure timely and accurate medication delivery.
- Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, medication safety standards, and internal quality assurance processes.
- Escalate concerns or unusual findings appropriately while contributing to process improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate ownership and accountability in daily workflow management and task prioritization.
- Provide and receive in-the-moment feedback.
- Support inventory control and medication storage standards within automated dispensing systems.
- Assist with training and mentoring of pharmacy technicians and interns.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
Benefits
- Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
