Clinical Programs Pharmacy Technician Representative
HumanaSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician in Training | Inpatient at Abarca Health
Yankton, South Dakota, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Internship, Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, PharmacyIndustries
Requirements
- High School or GED Equivalent (Preferred)
- Less than 1 year Related experience (Preferred)
- Pharmacy Technician in Training: South Dakota Board of Pharmacy Registered with respective state's Board of Pharmacy within State requirements within 30 Days
- Certified Pharmacy Technician: Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician Board Certification or alternative approved training/certification program within 1 Year (Extensions beyond 1 year may be available in some states)
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
- Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
- Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
Responsibilities
- Participate in and complete Avera Pharmacy Technician Education Program to become PTCB certified and registered as a Pharmacy Technician (Recommended)
- Under Pharmacist supervision, 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
- Work under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist (for Technician-in-Training)
- Fulfill a two-year employment commitment upon completion of the Pharmacy Technician Education Program
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the pay range for this Pharmacy Technician position?
The pay range is $18.25 - $26.25, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Is this Pharmacy Technician role remote or onsite?
This is an onsite position at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital.
What are the essential qualifications for this role?
Candidates must be able to work the specified hours, have visual acuity adequate to perform duties, and communicate effectively, including hearing and understanding speech.
What is the work environment like for this position?
This role is part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion, focused on Moving Health Forward, involving work under direct pharmacist supervision in inpatient pharmacy settings with primarily day shifts but possible weekends, evenings, and holidays.
What should I do to be a strong candidate for this Pharmacy Technician in Training role?
Participate in and complete Avera Health's Pharmacy Technician Education Program to prepare for PTCB certification, as successful completion leads to promotion and requires a two-year employment commitment.
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