Avera Health · 16 hours ago
Oncology Research Pharmacy Technician
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.75/hr - $29.75/hr
1+ years expAvera Health is a healthcare organization committed to moving health forward for patients. The Oncology Research Pharmacy Technician assists in drug preparation, storage, and inventory management while working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
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 and pharmacy inventory to promote an efficient medication distribution system
Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Pharmacy Department and applicable accreditations such as Utilization Review Accreditation Commission, Joint Commission Accreditation, NIOSH, OSHA, and other accreditations as may be required by law, practice standards, or departmental policy to maintain compliance with accreditation entities
Maintains competence in at least two (2) specialized roles within the Pharmacy Department to support pharmacy operations and patient care activities. Competency areas may include: 1) Tech-Check-Tech, 2) Technician, Educator or Trainer, 3) USP 797 and/or USP 800 super-user, 4) Advanced pharmacy quality assurance monitoring, 5) Obtains patient medication histories, 6) chemotherapy/hazardous medication compounding certified, 7) decentralized pharmacy technician, 8) Pharmacy repackaging technician, 9) Assists with research or patient assistance program support, or 10) Advanced role in pharmacy inventory management. Each region's competency areas may vary based on size and scope. Discuss competency areas with area leader
Qualification
Required
Registered Pharmacy Technician - Board of Pharmacy Upon Hire
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Upon Hire
Preferred
Associate's
1-3 years pharmacy experience
Benefits
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Company
Avera Health
Avera Health, an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD, is committed to making a positive impact in the health and wellness of persons and communities.
Founded in 1897Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.55MKey Investors
U.S. Department of JusticeBristol-Myers Squibb
2023-11-16Grant· $0.95M
2018-02-20Grant· $1.6M
Leadership Team
James J Breckenridge
SVP-Finance
Bob Sutton
Vice President of Community Relations
Recent News
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