Pharmacy Technician - Retail / Community - Full Time

About the role

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland. The Pharmacy Technician position is located at the Bemidji 1611 Clinic, 1611 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
• Assist pharmacists in compounding, preparing, and dispensing medical prescriptions to the public after receiving information from customers or patients according to written/faxed prescriptions.
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
• Ensure that equipment is functioning properly and assist in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair.
• Control inventory stock levels and timelines to ensure adequate supplies.
• Assist with billing‑related functions.
• May assist with departmental quality assurance and other customer‑ or patient‑focused services under supervisory oversight.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment that adheres to state laws and regulations.
• Use and maintain proficiency in multiple computer programs.
• On‑the‑job training will be provided; duties may vary by work setting (retail, inpatient, or community pharmacy).

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older (Minnesota requirement for first‑time technician registration effective Jan 1 2012).
• Hold an active/current pharmacy technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
• Complete a Sanford‑provided (or equivalent) pharmacy technician training program within 12 months of registration with the board.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time‑off package

For more information, see the Total Rewards page: https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits

Pay

Salary range: $19.50 – $29.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time position, 32.00 hours per week; shift varies.