Certified or Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Pharmacy Technician at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Scheduled Weekly Hours

16

Starting Pay Rate Range

• $17.42 - $20.02 (Non-certified Pharmacy Technician)
• $21.58 - $24.80 (Certified Pharmacy Technician)

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Create an environment where responsiveness to patient and customer needs is a personal priority.
• Interact with staff, patients and the public in a courteous and respectful manner using appropriate verbal or written skills.
• Restock unit dose medications, liquids and injectables; accurately fill controlled substances and file paperwork;
• Receive orders, unpack supplies, assure items are bar coded and scannable, and place inventory into the appropriate location when relevant to hospital site.
• Accurately pick medications from appropriate automated technology for replacement into Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC) or distribution to another campus.
• Sort and restock/waste returned medications; restock code carts, emergency boxes, and ADCs; deliver medications in a timely manner; answer phones professionally and transfer calls appropriately.
• Assist in orienting new personnel; use time wisely; communicate pertinent information; work effectively with pharmacists, technicians and other hospital caregivers; work independently without direct supervision; assist other staff and exhibit an approachable, interactive demeanor.
• Process and accurately dispose of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste.
• Knowledgeable of appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and necessary action when receiving or manipulating hazardous medications or during hazardous spills.
• Maintain ability to effectively navigate computer software, troubleshoot and report problems to prevent repetitive issues in the future.
• Participate in department committees as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
• Certification - Registration within 30 days of hire- South Dakota Board of Pharmacy
• Preferred Experience - 1+ years Healthcare; 1+ years of Pharmaceutical Experience; 1+ years of Retail Experience
• Certification - Required within 12 months of hire
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcare Association (NHA)

Physical Requirements

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects