Pharmacy Technician in Training with Sign-On Bonus

Avera Health; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($3,000–$5,000)

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires

Up to 5% employer matching retirement

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician - Board of Pharmacy

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - NHA

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - PTCB

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

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.