Pharmacy Intern- Pre Pharmacy | Inpatient | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Training (PRN) under pharmacist supervision to assist in drug preparation, storage, distribution, inventory, and patient education across pharmacy environments.

This role supports labeling, packaging, communication with nursing staff, and records management to maintain an efficient medication delivery system, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Pharmacy Tech in Training eligibility within 30 days of program start; pre-pharmacy track.
• Pharmacy Intern eligibility within 30 days; P1–P4 level internship in pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Under pharmacist supervision, accurately inputs and/or prepares labels and packages inpatient or outpatient medication orders and prescriptions to maintain an efficient, accurate, and high-quality medication delivery system.
• Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, customers, co-workers, supervisors, and management to promote high-quality communication and prevent patient harm.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications, calculations, regulations, PPE, and patient safety to ensure high-quality care.
• Performs clerical functions such as billing and pharmacy inventory to support efficient distribution of medications.
• Assists with collection and maintenance of records for accreditation bodies to ensure compliance.
• Under pharmacist supervision, obtains patient medication histories and provides education to improve adherence and outcomes.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Pharmacy Tech in Training - Board of Pharmacy for Pre-Pharmacy students within 30 Days or

Pharmacy Intern - Board of Pharmacy for Pharmacy Interns (P1 - P4) within 30 Days

Job description

Location: Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type: PRN

Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Varied Shifts

** Open for Pre Enrolled-Pharmacy freshman students entering the pharmacy program Fall 2027

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Assists in drug preparation, storage, distribution, inventory management, and patient education within a variety of pharmacy environments. This position works under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.

What you will do

• Under pharmacist supervision, accurately inputs and/or prepares labels and packages inpatient or outpatient medication orders and prescriptions to maintain an efficient, accurate, and high-quality medication delivery system.
• Successfully communicates with nursing staff, physicians, customers, co-workers, supervisors, and management and participates in interdepartmental work groups and committees as assigned to promote high-quality communication and prevent patient harm.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of medications, calculations, regulations, and regulation limitations, personal protective equipment and promotes patient safety to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance.
• Performs clerical functions such as, but not limited to, billing and pharmacy inventory to promote an efficient medication distribution system.
• Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Pharmacy Department and applicable accreditations such as Utilization Review Accreditation Commission, Joint Commission, NIOSH, OSHA, or other accreditations as may be required by law, practice standards, or departmental policy to maintain compliance with accreditation entities.
• Under pharmacist supervision, obtains patient medication histories and provides education in order to improve medication adherence and patient outcomes.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Pharmacy Tech in Training - Board of Pharmacy for Pre-Pharmacy students within 30 Days or
• Pharmacy Intern - Board of Pharmacy for Pharmacy Interns (P1 - P4) within 30 Days

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Bachelor's
• Master's Pre-admitted or officially accepted into an accredited College of Pharmacy program

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].