Pharmacy Technician in Training or Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

Assists in drug preparation, storage, distribution, and inventory management within various pharmacy environments. Works under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Key Responsibilities

• 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; 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, patient demographics, 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, NIOSH, OSHA, or other accreditations as may be required by law, practice standards, or departmental policy to maintain compliance with accreditation entities.
• May be responsible for assisting customers on the phone or in person.
• May run reports and use the automated dispensing system.
• Performs monthly inspections of medication stocks in assigned areas.
• Assists with inventory to prevent drug shortages or excesses.
• Demonstrates proficiency of compounding practices, i.e., botox, chemotherapy.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - Board of Pharmacy: An active registration in the state of practice within 30 Days.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA): Upon Hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB): Upon Hire.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Upholds Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Upholds Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE).
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Works effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Complies with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent (Preferred)
• Less than 1 year of experience (Preferred)
• Ability to work the hours specified: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends.

Pay Range

$20.00 - $28.00 per hour, actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

May be eligible for a $3,000-$5,000 sign-on bonus.