Pharmacy Technician | Inpatient

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO day 1

Retirement matching

Career development

Job summary

Avera Inpatient Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support its hospital-based dispensing, compounding, and inventory operations. You will work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, handling inpatient and outpatient orders, labeling, and delivery to ensure safe, accurate patient care.

The role offers rotating shifts across days/evenings/nights, with possible sign-on incentives and shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician must be active and in practice within 30 days.
• CPhT certification required upon hire (NHA or PTCB).
• Washington/IOWA state registrations as applicable at start date.

Responsibilities

• Under pharmacist supervision, accurately inputs and prepares labels and packages inpatient or outpatient medication orders.
• Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians, customers, co-workers; supports patient safety.
• Performs clerical tasks: billing, patient demographics, and inventory management.
• Assist with record collection/maintenance for accreditations (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA).
• Assist customers by phone or in person as needed.
• Run reports and use automated dispensing systems; conduct monthly stock inspections.
• 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

Job description

Location:

Avera McKennan 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

Additional Job Description

• Flexible varied shifts based on 24/7 hours of operation
• May be eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus!
• Shift differentials for evening, overnight, weekend and holidays

About Us

If you are looking to either change your career focus or continue within a hospital-based pharmacy, Avera Inpatient Pharmacy has roles that fit your pathway. We have a structured professional development program that supports your growth and progression into advanced roles. We serve patients in a variety of settings that include both patient facing and supporting behind the scenes.

Highlights

• Opportunity for multiple practice settings that include:
• Taking Medication Histories
• Avera Behavioral Health
• Avera Cancer Center
• Avera Specialty Hospital
• Avera Hospital Infusion Center
• Avera Central Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Distribution Center
• Structured career progression and compensation that can include, but not limited to, roles as a Pharmacy Technician II, Specialist, Coordinator and Supervisor
• Opportunity to collaborate with nursing staff, providers, patients and co-workers as part of a team
• Flexible varied shifts allow individuals to find a work/life balance while meeting the needs of our patients
• No insurance or prior authorizations to deal with!

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

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• 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].