Pharmacy Technician - Full Time - Aberdeen

Good Samaritan Society; Aberdeen, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Aberdeen, SD is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare medications under pharmacist direction in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding, and use of automated dispensing devices.

You will work shifts with varying times, require SD registration within 30 days, be comfortable with multiple computer programs, and support pharmaceutical care while following regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• South Dakota registration as a Pharmacy Technician within 30 days of hire.
• As of 9/12/2024, SD requires technician certification in specified roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding, and automated dispensing devices.
• Assist in billing, quality assurance, and maintaining a safe workplace.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Aberdeen Medical Center
Location: Aberdeen, SD
Address: 2905 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $18.50 - $29.00

Department Details

Join our fun, fast-paced hospital pharmacy environment with safe medication therapy at the heart of the work we do daily. Team based approach to daily tasks while experiencing a variety of experiences through the day. Department works to gear growth opportunities to allow technicians to perform at the top of their license with creating opportunities and support to obtain certification if desired.

Schedule consists of variety of 8 hour shifts:

• -630AM-230PM
• -8AM-430PM
• -11AM-730PM Mon-Fri
• or 10 hour shift 7AM-530PM Sat/Sun/Holidays)

Weekend rotation of working once every 5 weeks.

Job Summary

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders. Additional duties as assigned as it related to the medication use process. In a medical center or institutional setting, the Pharmacy Technician duties consist of unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding and automated dispensing devices. Ensures that equipment is functioning properly and assists in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair. Responsible for assisting the pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical care to the patients of Sanford by following established regulations, standards and practices (including the preparation of IV admixtures). Must possess the skills necessary to understand written policies and procedures, perform various functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and participate in departmental problem-solving when needed. Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Assists with billing related functions. May assist with departmental quality assurance and other customer- or patient-focused services with oversight from supervisory staff; assists in the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment and conditions that adhere to state laws and regulations. Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs. The Pharmacy Technician position is located in different work environments and duties may vary based upon location or setting; also depending on location, there may be an overlap of retail/inpatient responsibilities.

Qualifications

High School graduate or general education diploma (GED) required.

South Dakota: Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the SD Board of Pharmacy required within 30 days from the date of hire. As of September 12, 2024, the state of South Dakota requires technician certification in the following roles: A Technician Providing immunizations, a Technician working in a Remote Pharmacy, other advanced functions as approved per the Board

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0275454
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No