Pharmacy Technician - Part Time -Fargo Retail

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a retail/community setting in the United States, with duties including preparing medications under the supervision of a pharmacist and assisting with dispensing. You may rotate between locations and start via a PTU program to obtain state licensure.

The role offers a part-time schedule (20 hours weekly) with a salary range of $19.00–$29.00 per hour, paid gross, and a path to licensing while gaining experience in a large rural health system.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• North Dakota: Pharmacy Technicians must register as a Pharmacy Technician or Technician in Training with the ND Board of Pharmacy, before beginning employment in the pharmacy.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
• May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
• In a medical center or institutional setting, assist with IV admixtures and automated dispensing devices.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Compensation: Salary Range: $19.00 - $29.00 Union Position: No

Join Our Small but Mighty Retail Pharmacy Team!

Looking for a role that offers variety and an opportunity to make a difference every day? Our close-knit pharmacy team is passionate about delivering exceptional service and thrives on collaboration—with both our teammates and patients. With supportive and accommodating leadership, this is a place where your skills will shine.

Pharmacy Hours:

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM, 9:00 PM at I-94
• Weekend/Holiday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - I-94
• Weekend/Holiday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Shifts will include:

• 2 evenings a week
• Every other weekend
• 2-3 holidays per year

You may rotate between our Broadway, Moorhead, and I-94 locations. Schedules will be discussed during your interview.

Don’t Have Your Pharmacy Technician License? In North Dakota, you can start your journey by obtaining a Tech-in-Training License and enrolling in Sanford Health’s Pharmacy Technician University (PTU). This program is specifically designed to comply with North Dakota’s pharmacy laws and regulations. Sanford Health PTU is a state-sponsored training program that provides aspiring and current pharmacy technicians with standardized education to meet state requirements. The curriculum focuses on equipping pharmacy technicians with the skills to support pharmacists effectively, enhance patient safety, reduce medication errors, and improve overall pharmacy efficiency—all while helping pharmacies meet regulatory and training standards.

Best of all, Sanford covers the cost of the program! Participants have 12 months to complete PTU, after which they will be eligible to apply for their Pharmacy Technician License.

Summary

• Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
• May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Job Description

In a retail/community pharmacy setting, the Pharmacy Technician duties consist of assisting pharmacists in compounding, preparing and dispensing medical prescriptions to the public after receiving information from customers or patients according to written/faxed prescriptions. Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs; ensures that equipment is functioning properly and assists in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair; controls inventory stock level and timeline to ensure adequate supplies. Assists with billing related functions. May assist with departmental quality assurance and other customer- or patient-focused services with oversight from supervisory staff; assists in the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment and conditions that adhere to state laws and regulations. Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs.

In a medical center or institutional setting, the Pharmacy Technician duties consist of unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding and automated dispensing devices. Ensures that equipment is functioning properly and assists in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair. Responsible for assisting the pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical care to the patients of Sanford by following established regulations, standards and practices (including the preparation of IV admixtures). Must possess the skills necessary to understand written policies and procedures, perform various functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and participate in departmental problem-solving when needed. Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Assists with billing related functions. May assist with departmental quality assurance and other customer- or patient-focused services with oversight from supervisory staff; assists in the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment and conditions that adhere to state laws and regulations. Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs.

Qualifications

High School graduate or general education diploma (GED) required.

North Dakota: Pharmacy Technicians must register as a Pharmacy Technician or Technician in Training with the ND Board of Pharmacy, before beginning employment in the pharmacy. Individuals applying as a pharmacy technician in training must enroll in Sanford provided (or equivalent) ASHP accredited education and obtain national certification (PTCB or NHA) within the timelines established by the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy to receive the Pharmacy Technician licensure. Failure to obtain ASHP accredited education and National Certification before the board of pharmacy removes the technician in training license will result in termination of position. Once active, the registration as a Pharmacy Technician remains valid as long as the individual maintains an active license with the North Dakota board of Pharmacy. The North Dakota Board of Pharmacy does not require employees to collect or submit ongoing proof of national certification renewal. Technicians must simply ensure their state registration remains active.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Company Overview

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.