Avera
pharmacy
PharmacyTechnicianorPharmacyTechnicianinTraining
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“Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician in Training at Avera. Skills: drug preparation, inventory management, medication orders, patient safety. Assist in drug preparation, storage, distribution, and inventory management. Input and/or prepare labels and packages medication orders”
What You'll Achieve.
maintain an efficient, accurate, and high-quality medication delivery system; ensure high-quality patient care and compliance; promote high-quality communication and prevent patient harm; promote an efficient medication distribution system; maintain compliance with accreditation entities; prevent drug shortages or excesses
Industry & Context.
two-year employment commitment upon completion of the Pharmacy Technician Education Program
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Pharmacy Technician in Training - South Dakota Board of Pharmacy Registered with respective state's Board of Pharmacy within State requirements within 30 Days, Certified Pharmacy Technician - Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician Board Certification or alternative approved training/certification program. Extensions beyond 1 year may be available in some states within 1 Year, 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
Nice to Have
Less than 1 year Related experience
What You'll Do.
Assist in drug preparation
and inventory management
Input and/or prepare labels and packages medication orders
Promote patient safety
Perform clerical functions such as billing and pharmacy inventory
Assist with collection and maintenance of records
Assist customers on the phone or in person
Run reports and use automated dispensing system
Perform monthly inspections of medication stocks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, customers, co-workers, supervisor and management; Participate in interdepartmental work groups and committees; Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members
Communication Scope
communicate effectively with others; hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Full Job Description
**Location:** Avera Pharmacy Plaza 2-Sioux Falls **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) **Pay Range:** _The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience._ $19.25 - $28.00 **Position Highlights** *May be eligible for a $3,000-$4,000 Sign on Bonus!* **A Brief Overview** Assists in drug preparation, storage, distribution, and inventory management within a variety of pharmacy environments. It is recommended this entry-level position participates in and completes Avera Health's Pharmacy Technician Education Program to prepare for Certified Pharmacy Technician examination. Upon successful Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination, or other approved certifying body, the technician-in-training will be promoted into the role of Pharmacy Technician. Avera's Pharmacy Technician Education Program consists of combined didactic, simulation, and experiential learning activities. Avera requires a two-year employment commitment upon completion of the Pharmacy Technician Education Program. Technician-in-Training works under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. **What you will do** * Recommended to participate in and complete Avera Pharmacy Technician Education Program to ensure the ability to become PTCB certified and registered as a Pharmacy Technician. * 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. * Demonstrates proficient knowledge of medications, calculations, regulation, and regulation limitations, personal protective equipment, and promotion of patient safety to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance. * Successfully communicates with nursing staff, physicians, customers, co-workers, supervisor and management and participates in interdepartmental work groups and committees as assigned t
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