Retail Pharmacy Technician - Weekend
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
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.
Qualifications
High School graduate or general education diploma (GED) required.
State-specific registration or certification requirements apply for Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Requirements
- High School graduate or general education diploma (GED) required
- Proficiency in multiple computer programs
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn and utilize new technology
- State-specific pharmacy technician registration or certification as applicable
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.