Pharmacy Technician | Inpatient
Pharmacy Technician | Inpatient
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$ 18 - 26
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Location:
Worker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$18.75 - $26.25Position Highlights
Flexible varied shifts based on 24/7 hours of operation
**May be eligible for a $4000 sign-on bonus!**
Shift differentials for evening overnight weekend and holidays
About us:
If you are looking to either change your career focus or continue within a hospital-based pharmacy Avera Inpatient Pharmacy has roles that fit your pathway. We have a structured professional development program that supports your growth and progression into advanced roles. We serve patients in a variety of settings that include both patient facing and supporting behind the scenes.
Highlights:
Opportunity for multiple practice settings that include:
Taking Medication Histories
Avera Behavioral Health
Avera Cancer Center
Avera Specialty Hospital
Avera Hospital Infusion Center
Avera Central Pharmacy
Pharmacy Distribution Center
Structured career progression and compensation that can include but not limited to roles as a Pharmacy Technician II Specialist Coordinator and Supervisor
Opportunity to collaborate with nursing staff providers patients and co-workers as part of a team
Flexible varied shifts allow individuals to find a work/life balance while meeting the needs of our patients
No insurance or prior authorizations to deal with!
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Assists in drug preparation storage distribution and inventory management within a variety of pharmacy environments. Technician works under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
What you will do
- 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 patient demographics 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 NIOSH OSHA or other accreditations as may be required by law practice standards or departmental policy to maintain compliance with accreditation entities.
- May be responsible for assisting customers on the phone or in person.
- May run reports and use the automated dispensing system. Monthly inspections of medication stocks in assigned areas. Assist with inventory to prevent drug shortages or excesses.
- Proficiency of compounding practices i.e. botox chemotherapy.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Registered Pharmacy Technician - Board of Pharmacy An active registration in the state of practice within 30 Days and
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire or
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Upon Hire
Preferred Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- High School or GED Equivalent
- Less than 1 year
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
