What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician II | Avera Heart Hospital position at Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota?
Location:
Sioux Falls, SDWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)Avera Heart Hospital, isn't just a place to work, it's a family. Our 650 employees are what make the difference in our care and why we are one of the only few hospitals out of 4,000 nationwide to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Be apart of something great!
Position Highlights
Position Summary:
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.
Work Schedule:
Flexible schedule to cover all shifts and weekends as hospital needs demand. Our pharmacy technicians currently work every 6th or 7th weekend/holiday and four 10-hour shifts per week, which allows for great flexibility having an additional day off per week.
Work Environment:
May be exposed to communicable diseases when working in a health care environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, sharps or cuts, compression, impact, and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
National Technician Certification required.
