Pharmacy Technician in Training or Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Avera Health; Aberdeen (SD); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus ($3,000–$5,000)

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires

Up to 5% employer matching retirement

Career development and mentorship

Résumé du poste

Avera St Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, SD is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in drug preparation, storage, distribution and inventory management under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. The technician supports both inpatient and outpatient medication delivery in a busy hospital pharmacy.

You will input labels, prepare packages, communicate with nursing staff and physicians to ensure safe, accurate medication handling, and help with billing, demographics and inventory.

Qualifications

• Active state pharmacy technician registration within 30 days.
• CPhT certification by NHA or PTCB required upon hire.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsabilités

• Under pharmacist supervision, input and/or prepare labels and packages inpatient or outpatient medication orders and prescriptions to maintain an efficient, accurate, and high-quality medication delivery system.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, customers, co-workers, supervisors, and management and participate in interdepartmental work groups to promote high-quality communication and patient safety.
• Demonstrates proficiency in medications, calculations, regulations, PPE usage, and promotion of patient safety to ensure high-quality care and compliance.
• Performs clerical functions such as billing, patient demographics and pharmacy inventory to promote an efficient distribution system.
• Assists with collection and maintenance of records for the Pharmacy Department and accreditations (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA) to maintain compliance.
• May assist customers on the phone or in person and may run reports using the automated dispensing system; conduct monthly stock inspections and assist with inventory.
• Proficiency in compounding practices, e.g. Botox, chemotherapy.

Formation

Registered Pharmacy Technician - Board of Pharmacy

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - NHA

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - PTCB

High School or GED Equivalent

Description du poste

Location

Avera St Luke's Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

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

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$20.00 - $28.00

Position Highlights

Day/Evenings: occas wknd/hol; 80hrs/2wks

May be eligible for a $3,000-$5,000 sign-on bonus!

A Brief Overview

Assists in drug preparation, storage, distribution and inventory management within a variety of pharmacy environments. Technician 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 promotion of patient safety to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance.
• Performs clerical functions such as, but not limited to, billing, patient demographics 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.
• May be responsible for assisting customers on the phone or in person.
• May run reports and use the automated dispensing system. Monthly inspections of medication stocks in assigned areas. Assist with inventory to prevent drug shortages or excesses.
• Proficiency of compounding practices, i.e. botox, chemotherapy.

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

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - Board of Pharmacy An active registration in the state of practice within 30 Days and
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire or
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Less than 1 year

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.

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 and inventory management within a variety of pharmacy environments. Technician 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 promotion of patient safety to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance.
• Performs clerical functions such as, but not limited to, billing, patient demographics 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.
• May be responsible for assisting customers on the phone or in person.
• May run reports and use the automated dispensing system. Monthly inspections of medication stocks in assigned areas. Assist with inventory to prevent drug shortages or excesses.
• Proficiency of compounding practices, i.e. botox, chemotherapy.

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

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - Board of Pharmacy An active registration in the state of practice within 30 Days and
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire or
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Less than 1 year

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.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

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].