Pharmacy Technician in Training or Pharmacy Technician | Inpatient

Avera St. Luke's; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer retirement match (up to 5%)

Career development & mentorship

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accommodation assistance

Job summary

Avera St Luke's Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in drug preparation, storage, distribution and inventory management under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

You will input and prepare labels, package orders, communicate with staff and patients, maintain records for accreditation, and support billing and inventory in a busy hospital pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered pharmacy technician with active state registration within 30 days.
• CPHT certification required by NHA or PTCB at time of hire.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for effective patient care.

Responsibilities

• Under pharmacist supervision, input and prepare labels and packages for inpatient or outpatient orders.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with inventory, billing, and patient demographics.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, customers, and colleagues to promote safety and quality care.
• Support accreditation processes and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician - Board of Pharmacy

Active state registration within 30 days

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - NHA

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - PTCB

Job description

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
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire
• 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.

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].
• At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.