Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Work Shift:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $18.00 - $25.50Sign on Bonus: $5,000 with a commitment

Union Position:

No

Department Details

- Varies Shifts available
- Weekend and Holiday rotation

Tuition for Sanford Health Pharmacy Tech University is provided at no cost to Sanford employees. State licensing fees and national exam fees are not covered by Sanford Health.

For more information on Sanford Health Pharmacy Technician University, please go to sanfordcareers.com > Programs > Financial Support & Paid Training > View Pharmacy Technician Sponsorship

PTU Program Objectives
When you have completed this program, you should be able to:
• Differentiate between duties allowed and not allowed of a pharmacy technician
• Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals
• Practice within the scope of practice of a pharmacy technician
• Translate medical terminology and sig codes
• Calculate drug dosages, concentrations, quantities, and days’ supply
• Prepare prescriptions and medication orders
• Practice billing procedures for medications and supplies
• Demonstrate inventory policies and procedures
• Identify basic structure and function for various body systems
• Classify different pharmacologic classes of medications
• Assist the pharmacist in medication therapy management and health and wellness programs
• Perform point-of-care tests
• Practice medication reconciliation
• Prepare unit-dose orders and products for med carts
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounding procedures
• Explain compounding procedures for chemotherapy agents

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 retail/community pharmacy setting, the Pharmacy Technician duties consist of assisting pharmacists in compounding, preparing and dispensing medical prescriptions to the public after receiving information from customers or patients according to written/faxed prescriptions. Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs; ensures that equipment is functioning properly and assists in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair; controls inventory stock level and timeline to ensure adequate supplies. 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.

In a medical center or institutional setting, the Pharmacy Technician duties consist of unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding 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.



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