Pharmacy Technician in Training | Inpatient | PRN at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, PharmacyIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to work flexible varied shifts including rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends based on 24/7 operations
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Recommended participation in and completion of Avera Health's Pharmacy Technician Education Program to prepare for PTCB certification or other approved certifying body
  • Two-year employment commitment upon completion of the Pharmacy Technician Education Program

Responsibilities

  • Participate in and complete Avera Pharmacy Technician Education Program to become PTCB certified and registered as a Pharmacy Technician
  • Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, accurately input and/or prepare labels and package inpatient or outpatient medication orders and prescriptions to maintain an efficient, accurate, and high-quality medication delivery system
  • Demonstrate 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
  • Communicate successfully with nursing staff, physicians, customers, co-workers, supervisor, and management; participate in interdepartmental work groups and committees as assigned to promote high-quality communication and prevent patient harm
  • Perform clerical functions such as billing and pharmacy inventory procedures to promote an efficient medication distribution system
  • Assist in drug preparation, storage, distribution, and inventory management within a variety of pharmacy environments

Skills

Drug Preparation
Inventory Management
Drug Distribution
Medication Histories
Pharmacy Technician

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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