Long-Term Care Pharmacy Tech — Data-Driven & Patient-Facing

South Dakota State Government; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support an onsite pharmacist. Duties include data entry, order retrieval, and medication preparation for unit dosing across multiple computer systems.

Strong attention to detail and patient-facing communication are essential. Applicants should hold an active SD Pharmacy Technician license and CPR certification if possible; Veterans' Preference applies.

Qualifications

• Active South Dakota Pharmacy Technician license required.
• CPR certification preferred or able to obtain.
• Experience in long-term care pharmacy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and reconciliation across three systems (McKesson, American Data, EPIC).
• Retrieve medication orders electronically and from care units.
• Prepare medications and deliver throughout the facility, including unit dosing cards.
• Assist with billing third-party payors and maintain medication supply checks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Pharmacy Technician certification program

Tools

McKesson

American Data

EPIC

Job description

The South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support an onsite pharmacist. Duties include data entry, order retrieval, and medication preparation for unit dosing across multiple computer systems.

Strong attention to detail and patient-facing communication are essential. Applicants should hold an active SD Pharmacy Technician license and CPR certification if possible; Veterans' Preference applies.