Pharmacy Technician - Retail / Community - Full Time
Sanford Health
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
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
The Pharmacy Technician position is located in different work environments and duties may vary based upon location or setting; also depending on location, there may be an overlap of retail/inpatient responsibilities. On the job training will be provided.
Qualifications
High School graduate or general education diploma (GED) required.
Minnesota: As of January 1, 2012 any individual registering for the first time as a technician needs to be 18 years of age or older. Must have active/current pharmacy technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. For new technician registrants, the individual must complete a Sanford provided (or equivalent) pharmacy technician training program within 12 months of registration with the board.
Requirements
- High School graduate or general education diploma (GED) required
- Must have active/current pharmacy technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
- For new technician registrants, must complete a pharmacy technician training program within 12 months of registration
- Must be 18 years of age or older for first-time registration in Minnesota
- Proficiency in multiple computer programs
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.