Pharmacy Technician | Inpatient

About the role

Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Worker Type Regular Work Shift Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

Pay

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $20.00 - $28.00

Shift differentials

May be eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus!

About Us

Flexible varied shifts based on 24/7 hours of operation
May be eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus!
Shift differentials for evening, overnight, weekend and holidays

Position Highlights

May be eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus!

Assists in drug preparation, storage, distribution and inventory management within a variety of pharmacy environments.

• 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 and 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.
• Aid in 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.
• Monthly inspections of medication stocks in assigned areas.
• Assist with inventory to prevent drug shortages or excesses.
• Proficiency of compounding practices, i.e. botox, chemotherapy.

Essential Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - Board of Pharmacy
• An active registration in the state of practice within 30 Days and
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.