Senior Pharmacy Technician

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician at Marsh Main in Marshfield, WI. The role compounds and dispenses prescriptions, maintains inventory, and supports leadership in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor staff, resolve day-to-day challenges, and help develop new processes under pharmacist supervision. Eligible full-time position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus, day shifts, 40 hours weekly, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Two years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician; leadership experience a plus.
• Must maintain state registration and complete required CE hours.

Responsibilities

• Compounds and dispenses prescriptions; maintains inventory and stock control.
• Assists with compliance, quality assurance, and training under leadership.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Leadership experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility Information

• Facility: Marsh Main
• Location: Marshfield, WI
• Address: 1000 N Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 40.00
• Salary Range: $19.15 - $30.50
• Pay Info: Eligible for a $1,500 Sign‑On Bonus

Department Details

This is a small, wonderful team working closely with a variety of medical professionals to provide excellent compassionate care. Applicant must be able to work Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Job Summary

Compounds and dispenses medical prescriptions; maintains drug inventory and stock control systems under the direct supervision of pharmacists to ensure clinical and administrative effectiveness. Assists pharmacists in compounding, preparing and dispensing medical prescriptions to the public after receiving information from clients, customers or patients according to written/faxed prescriptions. Uses computers to enter, access or retrieve data; establishes and maintains patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients and all new prescription and/or refill requests. Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs; controls inventory stock level and timeline to ensure adequate supplies. Coordinates departmental quality assurance and other client-focused services with supervisory staff; creates and maintains a safe working environment and conditions that adhere to state laws and regulations.

In addition to the responsibilities of the pharmacy technician, the Senior Pharmacy Technician receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments. Exercises latitude in determining objectives, approaches, auditing and maintenance of additional assignments. Projects and work often require problem resolution, generation of new solutions, and frequently looking beyond the immediate problem. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure that results and objectives have been met. Modifies existing tools, techniques and processes with approval from leadership. Supports the development, implementation and maintenance of new processes or techniques. Serves as a resource for leadership and staff, as well as a mentor to others. Leads in resolution of day-to-day challenges. Assists with compliance of accepted standards and laws pertaining to the practice of pharmacy. Ensures policies and procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or general education diploma (GED) required. Associate's degree preferred.
• Requires two years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician, including leading providing work guidance to others.
• Must maintain annual registration as a Pharmacy Technician through the State Board of Pharmacy in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state privileges as required by position. Must also complete the required hours of Pharmacy Technician continuing education.
• Iowa: Effective July 1, 2010, all pharmacy technicians working in Iowa pharmacies must be nationally certified by an accredited technician certification board. Currently accredited boards are the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). An individual enrolled in a technician training course or program, or an individual who has not previously worked as a pharmacy technician and who accepts technician employment in an Iowa pharmacy, must register as a pharmacy technician trainee within 30 days of starting technician training or employment. A technician trainee must become a nationally certified pharmacy technician within 12 months of starting technician employment or training. A pharmacy technician trainee who does not complete national pharmacy technician certification before expiration of the pharmacy technician trainee registration, must discontinue working as a pharmacy technician.
• Minnesota: Must have active/current pharmacy technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and the completion of a formal technician training program. Must obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) prior to hire.
• North Dakota: Technician certification: Must maintain active licensure in North Dakota. The North Dakota Board of Pharmacy does not require employers to collect or submit ongoing documentation of national certification renewal. Technicians are responsible for ensuring their state registration remains current and in good standing.
• South Dakota: Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the SD Board of Pharmacy required within 30 days from the date of hire. As of September 12, 2024, the state of South Dakota requires technician certification in the following roles: A Technician Providing immunizations, a Technician working in a Remote Pharmacy, other advanced functions as approved per the Board.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Employment Equity

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Drug Free Workplace Policy

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Job Details

Req Number: R-0264266

Job Function: Allied Health

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