Pharmacy Technician II

About Avera

Sioux Falls, SD Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America) At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family.

With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Responsibilities

• Highlights Responsible for assisting the pharmacist in the pharmaceutical care services for the hospital.
• Prepares and processes medication under the supervision of a pharmacist, checks nursing units for proper medication storage, performs bulk compounding and records patient or medication information on computer for validation of pharmacist as required by State law.
• Orders, stocks, and transports pharmaceutical supplies as needed.
• Responds to patients, families, visitors, and employees in a courteous, collaborative manner.
• Considers unique patient needs and demonstrates age-specific competencies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Certified as a pharmacy technician by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.

Preferred

• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Work Schedule

Primarily days Monday - Friday 10 hours shifts with rotating weekends.

Registration with the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy required within 30 days of employment.