Pharmacy Intern | Specialty | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist in medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management at Avera Pharmacy Plaza in Sioux Falls. The role requires effective communication with healthcare staff and patients, maintaining high standards for medication safety and compliance.

The position operates in rotating shifts including days, evenings, and weekends, aiming to promote patient adherence and outcomes. Applicants must possess a High School diploma or equivalent alongside appropriate pharmacy certifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Proficient in medication distribution practices.
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Inputs and prepares medication orders and prescriptions.
• Communicates with nursing staff and physicians.
• Maintains accurate pharmacy inventory.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of medications

Attention to detail

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Pharmacy Tech in Training Certification

Pharmacy Intern Certification

Job description

Location: Avera Pharmacy Plaza 2-Sioux Falls

Worker Type: PRN

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

Position Highlights: M-F 7:00am - 5:30 pm in varying 8 hour shifts

Position Summary: 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
• 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].