Pharmacy Intern - Long-Term Care: Hands-On Learning

Sioux Center Health; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Long Term Care Pharmacy in Rapid City, SD is looking for a Pharmacy Tech in Training to join a multidisciplinary team. This role works under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and supports inpatient and outpatient medication preparation and delivery.

Responsibilities include labeling, packaging, inventory, billing, and patient education, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. The position offers flexible hours and opportunities to advance in a clinical pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Candidates in Pre-Pharmacy or Pharmacy Internship programs may apply.
• Must be able to work hours as specified and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Under pharmacist supervision, input and/or prepare labels and packages inpatient or outpatient medication orders to ensure accurate delivery.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, customers, and team members to promote safety and quality.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications, calculations, regulations, PPE, and patient safety.
• Perform clerical tasks such as billing and pharmacy inventory.
• Assist with record collection/maintenance for accreditations (Joint Commission, NIOSH, OSHA, etc.).
• Under pharmacist supervision, obtain patient medication histories and provide education.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Pharmacy Tech in Training – Pre-Pharmacy within 30 days

Pharmacy Intern – P1–P4 within 30 days

Job description

Avera Long Term Care Pharmacy in Rapid City, SD is looking for a Pharmacy Tech in Training to join a multidisciplinary team. This role works under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and supports inpatient and outpatient medication preparation and delivery.

Responsibilities include labeling, packaging, inventory, billing, and patient education, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. The position offers flexible hours and opportunities to advance in a clinical pharmacy setting.