Ambulatory Pharmacy Tech — Certified & Patient-Focused

Great Plains Tribal Health; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Tribal Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to provide technical and clerical support in the Oyáte Health Center ambulatory setting under a licensed pharmacist. You assist with medication preparation, dispensing, inventory, documentation, and patient support to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities include compounding, labeling, unit-dose preparation, curbside pickup support, and accurate data entry, while ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with SD State Board of Pharmacy upon hire.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB).
• Ability to obtain BLS certification upon hire.
• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in preparing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing medications.
• Compounds medications as directed, including sterile preparations per USP 797/800 where applicable.
• Prepares medications for automated dispensing cabinets and restocks as needed.
• Supports curbside pickup and mail-out prescription programs per clinic policy.
• Contacts patients when medications are ready for pick-up and ensures two identifiers are used.
• Maintains accurate records, inventory, and data entry in pharmacy systems.
• Ensures proper handling, storage, and documentation of medications, including temperature monitoring.
• Complies with HIPAA and all federal, state, and local regulations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year pharmacy technician experience preferred

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with South Dakota State Board of Pharmacy

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)

Ability to obtain BLS certification upon hire

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen

Job description

Great Plains Tribal Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to provide technical and clerical support in the Oyáte Health Center ambulatory setting under a licensed pharmacist. You assist with medication preparation, dispensing, inventory, documentation, and patient support to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities include compounding, labeling, unit-dose preparation, curbside pickup support, and accurate data entry, while ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety