Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Careers With Purpose
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.
Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.00 - $25.50
Pay Info: $5,000 sign-on bonus available to eligible applicants.
Pay starts at $18/hour and increases based on years of applicable
work experience.
Department Details
Program Objectives
When you have completed this program, you should be able
to:
Program Cost
Tuition for Sanford Health PTU 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
Job 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. 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.
North Dakota: Pharmacy Technicians must register as a Pharmacy
Technician or Technician in Training with the ND Board of Pharmacy,
before beginning employment in the pharmacy. An applicant for
registration as a pharmacy technician in training must register for
Sanford provided (or equivalent) ASHP accredited education and
obtain national certification approved by the board of pharmacy
within the board of pharmacy's timelines. The Pharmacy Technician
Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association
(NHA) are approved certification bodies. The registration as a
pharmacy technician in training or pharmacy technician will
continue as long as the applicant maintains a pharmacy
technician-in-training or pharmacy technician license from the
North Dakota board of pharmacy. Failure to obtain ASHP accredited
education and National Certification before the board of pharmacy
removes the technician in training license will result in
termination of position.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying
full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a
variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance,
vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan,
work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to
maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about
Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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
1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer
will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening
as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0183105
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No
Keywords: Sanford Health, Grand Forks , Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy, Healthcare , Fargo, North Dakota
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