Pharmacy Technician - Retail

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1 for eligible hires

401(k) employer matching

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera McKennan Pharmacy is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to input and prepare labels and packages for inpatient and outpatient orders under pharmacist supervision.

You will communicate with nursing staff, physicians, customers, and colleagues to promote safe, accurate medication delivery and participate in inventory, billing, and record-keeping tasks essential to daily operations.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician required or able to obtain licensure upon hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and/or national certification upon hire.
• Associate's degree or equivalent with 1–3 years pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under pharmacist supervision, input labels and prepare inpatient or outpatient medication orders and prescriptions.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, customers, co-workers, and management to promote patient safety and efficient service.
• Assist with billing, pharmacy inventory, and record-keeping to ensure compliant medication delivery and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Labeling medications

Medication packaging

Interdepartmental communication

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

PTCB Certification

NHA Certification

Tools

Pharmacy software

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 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].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services.

Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.