Hospital Pharmacy Technician II: Impactful Patient Care

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmaceutical care under the supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include preparing and processing medications, stocking supplies, and ensuring accurate documentation while protecting patient confidentiality.

Ideal candidates hold a High School diploma, hospital pharmacy experience preferred, and are certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• PTCB certification required.
• Registration with the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in pharmaceutical care services for the hospital.
• Prepares and processes medication under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Checks nursing units for proper medication storage and records patient or medication information in the computer.
• Orders, stocks, and transports pharmaceutical supplies as needed.
• Responds to patients, families, visitors, and employees in a courteous, collaborative manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Hospital pharmacy experience

Education

High School diploma

PTCB certification

South Dakota Board of Pharmacy registration

Job description

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmaceutical care under the supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include preparing and processing medications, stocking supplies, and ensuring accurate documentation while protecting patient confidentiality.

Ideal candidates hold a High School diploma, hospital pharmacy experience preferred, and are certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).