Job Description
Qualifications
Explain compounding procedures for chemotherapy agents
Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs
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
Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs
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
An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment
Benefits
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
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
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
Responsibilities
Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals
Practice within the scope of practice of a pharmacy technician
Translate medical terminology and sig codes
Calculate drug dosages, concentrations, quantities, and days supply
Prepare prescriptions and medication orders
Practice billing procedures for medications and supplies
Demonstrate inventory policies and procedures
Identify basic structure and function for various body systems
Classify different pharmacologic classes of medications
Assist the pharmacist in medication therapy management and health and wellness programs
Perform point-of-care tests
Practice medication reconciliation
Prepare unit-dose orders and products for med carts
Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounding procedures
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
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)
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
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
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:
• Differentiate between duties allowed and not allowed of a pharmacy technician
• Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals
• Practice within the scope of practice of a pharmacy technician
• Translate medical terminology and sig codes
• Calculate drug dosages, concentrations, quantities, and days supply
• Prepare prescriptions and medication orders
• Practice billing procedures for medications and supplies
• Demonstrate inventory policies and procedures
• Identify basic structure and function for various body systems
• Classify different pharmacologic classes of medications
• Assist the pharmacist in medication therapy management and health and wellness programs
• Perform point-of-care tests
• Practice medication reconciliation
• Prepare unit-dose orders and products for med carts
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounding procedures
• Explain compounding procedures for chemotherapy agents
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 and 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 1-87XXXXXX 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
Explain compounding procedures for chemotherapy agents
Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs
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
Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs
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
An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment
Benefits
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
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
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
Responsibilities
Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals
Practice within the scope of practice of a pharmacy technician
Translate medical terminology and sig codes
Calculate drug dosages, concentrations, quantities, and days supply
Prepare prescriptions and medication orders
Practice billing procedures for medications and supplies
Demonstrate inventory policies and procedures
Identify basic structure and function for various body systems
Classify different pharmacologic classes of medications
Assist the pharmacist in medication therapy management and health and wellness programs
Perform point-of-care tests
Practice medication reconciliation
Prepare unit-dose orders and products for med carts
Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounding procedures
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
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)
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
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
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:
• Differentiate between duties allowed and not allowed of a pharmacy technician
• Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals
• Practice within the scope of practice of a pharmacy technician
• Translate medical terminology and sig codes
• Calculate drug dosages, concentrations, quantities, and days supply
• Prepare prescriptions and medication orders
• Practice billing procedures for medications and supplies
• Demonstrate inventory policies and procedures
• Identify basic structure and function for various body systems
• Classify different pharmacologic classes of medications
• Assist the pharmacist in medication therapy management and health and wellness programs
• Perform point-of-care tests
• Practice medication reconciliation
• Prepare unit-dose orders and products for med carts
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounding procedures
• Explain compounding procedures for chemotherapy agents
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 and 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 1-87XXXXXX 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
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