Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeThief River Falls, MN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or General Educational Development diploma is required.
Must have active/current pharmacy technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
New technician registrants must complete a Sanford-provided or equivalent pharmacy technician training program within 12 months of registration with the board.
Must be at least 18 years old if registering for the first time as a technician in Minnesota.
Must understand written policies and procedures, perform various functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, and participate in departmental problem-solving when needed.
Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and be able to learn and use new technology as the pharmacy profession evolves.
Requires proficiency in multiple computer programs.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist, including measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, and recording amounts and dosages according to prescription orders.
Perform unit dose dispensing, intravenous admixtures, compounding, and inventory management in the pharmacy and automated dispensing devices.
Ensure pharmacy equipment functions properly and assist with equipment maintenance and repair.
Assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients in accordance with established regulations, standards, and practices, including preparing intravenous admixtures.
Assist with billing-related functions.
May assist with departmental quality assurance and other customer- or patient-focused services under supervisory oversight.
Help create and maintain a safe working environment and ensure conditions adhere to state laws and regulations.
Perform duties that may vary by work environment or location, including possible overlap between retail and inpatient responsibilities.

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.

Work Shift:

10 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Compensation:

Salary Range: $18.00 - $29.00

Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!



Union Position:

Department Details

Summary

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Job Description

In a medical center or institutional setting, the Pharmacy Technician duties consist of unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding, and managing inventory in the pharmacy and automated dispensing devices. Ensures that equipment is functioning properly and assists in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair. Responsible for assisting the pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical care to the patients of Sanford by following established regulations, standards and practices (including the preparation of IV admixtures). Must possess the skills necessary to understand written policies and procedures, perform various functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and participate in departmental problem-solving when needed. Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Assists with billing related functions. May assist with departmental quality assurance and other customer- or patient-focused services with oversight from supervisory staff; assists in the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment and conditions that adhere to state laws and regulations. Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs. The Pharmacy Technician position is located in different work environments and duties may vary based upon location or setting; also depending on location, there may be an overlap of retail/inpatient responsibilities.

Qualifications

High School graduate or general education diploma (GED) required.

Minnesota: As of January 1, 2012 any individual registering for the first time as a technician needs to be 18 years of age or older. Must have active/current pharmacy technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. For new technician registrants, the individual must complete a Sanford provided (or equivalent) pharmacy technician training program within 12 months of registration with the board.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [email protected].

About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4.5M
Headquarters: Fargo, ND
Founded: 1894

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