Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

PTO

Job summary

Altru Health System is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to coordinate and replenish narcotic and non-narcotic medications across the health system, ensuring safe, timely patient access. The role includes IV prep, dispensing, and inventory control in storage areas, with strict records compliance.

Responsibilities cover automated systems, stock integrity, and adherence to policy, plus performing sterile/non-sterile prep and Tech-Check-Tech per state rules.

Qualifications

• ND Board of Pharmacy registration prior to start.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.
• Strong English reading, writing and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate automated dispensing systems and cart fill.
• Inventory management for dispensing systems and controls.
• Address system issues for pharmacy and nursing staff.
• Maintain adherence to controlled substance security policy.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds.
• Perform Tech-Check-Tech per North Dakota rules.
• Maintain records and documentation per regulations.

Skills

Tech-Check-Tech

Inventory management

Sterile compounding

Controlled substances

Education

ND Board of Pharmacy registration

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201

Summary:

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician is responsible for coordinating and replenishing narcotic and non-narcotic medication distribution throughout the health system to provide patient medications in a safe, accessible and timely manner. The technician provides IV preparation and delivery support, prepares, dispenses and inventories medication in storage areas and keeps records of medication preparations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate automated dispensing systems and cart fill activities to provide efficient medication availability for patient care.
• Inventory management of automated dispensing systems including controlled substance discrepancies, medication outdate and waste management.
• Address distribution system operational problems identified by users and provide technical expertise to pharmacy and nursing staff.
• Responsible for adherence to the department's controlled substance security policy.
• Performs medication preparation of sterile and/or non-sterile compounds.
• Performs Tech-Check-Tech in accordance with the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy.
• Maintains pharmacy technician practice competencies in selected areas of pharmacy operations.
• Maintains appropriate patient and department records and documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations and department of pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification:

• Pharmacy Technician | North Dakota Board of Pharmacy | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) | Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Continuously (67-100%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Benefits:

• Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)