Pharmacy Technician - Retail

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

5% employer retirement match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Avera Health in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join a multidisciplinary team. The role involves assisting in drug preparation, storage, distribution, and inventory management under supervision, with a focus on accurate medication delivery and patient safety.

The position requires active pharmacy technician registration and certification at hire, with eligibility for two specialized competencies within the department.

Qualifications

• Required registration and certification as a pharmacy technician.
• PTCB or NHA certification required upon hire.
• State board registration must be active at hire.

Responsibilities

• Under pharmacist supervision, input and prepare labels and packages for inpatient or outpatient orders to maintain efficient medication delivery.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, customers, and coworkers; participate in interdepartmental groups to promote safety.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications, calculations, regulations, PPE, and patient safety to ensure quality care and compliance.
• Perform clerical tasks such as billing and inventory to support efficient distribution of medications.
• Assist with record collection and maintenance for accreditation and regulatory bodies as required by policy.
• Maintain competence in two specialized roles within Pharmacy to support operations and patient care.

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician - Board of Pharmacy

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - PTCB

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - NHA

Job description

Location:

Avera Pharmacy Plaza 2-Sioux Falls

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$20.75 - $29.75

Position Highlights

Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:30pm, 8hr, Varied Shifts; 80hrs/2wks

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

Works under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Provides advanced service in at least two specific areas of pharmacy practice.

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 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 Accreditation, NIOSH, OSHA, and other accreditations as may be required by law, practice standards, or departmental policy to maintain compliance with accreditation entities.
• Maintains competence in at least two (2) specialized roles within the Pharmacy Department to support pharmacy operations and patient care activities. Competency areas may include: 1) Tech-Check-Tech, 2) Technician, Educator or Trainer, 3) USP 797 and/or USP 800 super‑user, 4) Advanced pharmacy quality assurance monitoring, 5) Obtains patient medication histories, 6) chemotherapy/hazardous medication compounding certified, 7) decentralized pharmacy technician, 8) Pharmacy repackaging technician, 9) Assists with research or patient assistance program support, 10) Advanced role in pharmacy inventory management, or 11) Immunization Certified. Each region's competency areas may vary based on size and scope. Discuss competency areas with area leader.

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 Upon Hire and
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Upon Hire or
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Associate's
• 1-3 years pharmacy experience

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