Pharmacy Technician | Inpatient

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available from day 1

5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Hands-on training and mentorship

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician in Sioux Falls, SD. This role involves assisting in drug preparation and distribution, maintaining accurate medication delivery systems, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will be registered in the state and hold a certification as a Pharmacy Technician. The position offers flexible varied shifts and a chance to earn a $4,000 sign-on bonus along with various benefits from day 1.

Qualifications

• Active registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician within 30 days.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) upon hire.
• Less than 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Input and prepare labels for medication orders accurately.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff and physicians.
• Perform clerical functions to support pharmacy inventory.
• Assist with compliance records for accreditations.
• Run reports and conduct inspections of medication stocks.

Skills

Medication preparation

Communication skills

Knowledge of regulations

Customer service

Clerical functions

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Location

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

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

Pay Range

$20.00 - $28.00

Position Highlights

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.

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!

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 input and/or prepare labels and packages for inpatient or outpatient medication orders and prescriptions to maintain an efficient, accurate, and high‑quality medication delivery system.
• Successfully communicate with nursing staff, physicians, customers, co‑workers, supervisors, and management; participate in interdepartmental work groups and committees as assigned to promote high‑quality communication and prevent patient harm.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of medications, calculations, regulations and regulatory limitations, personal protective equipment, and promotion of patient safety to ensure high‑quality patient care and compliance.
• Perform clerical functions such as billing, patient demographics and pharmacy inventory to promote an efficient medication distribution system.
• Assist 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; conduct 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. 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: 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 workflow 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].