Avera Health · 2 hours ago
Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician in Training or Pharmacy Customer Service Representative | LTC Pharmacy Order Entry
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.50/hr - $28/hr
1+ years expAvera Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Training to assist in drug preparation, storage, distribution, and inventory management within various pharmacy environments. The role involves working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and participating in Avera's Pharmacy Technician Education Program to prepare for certification.
Health CareHospitalMedical Device
Responsibilities
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 to promote high-quality communication and prevent patient harm
Performs clerical functions such as, but not limited to, billing and pharmacy inventory procedures to promote an efficient medication distribution system
Performs clerical/billing functions associated with the medication distribution system and accounting software
Runs cash register, credit card machine and employee badge swipe machine associated with point-of-sale transactions within pharmacy
Works with Avera Billing Specialist to provide all needed financial information
Work with Med B Specialist to provide all needed transaction information
Open and distributes mail
May assist stocking merchandise according to merchandise layout plan. Organize and assist in maintaining merchandise presentation
Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Pharmacy department, Joint Commission accreditation, OSHA guidelines and other accreditation as may be required by law, practice standards or departmental policy
Qualification
Required
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
High School or GED Equivalent
One-year certificate from college or technical school; 2 years experience in a retail sales store environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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 or
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Upon Hire
Preferred
High School or GED Equivalent
Less than 1 year Related experience
Less than 1 year
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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