Pharmacy Technician (In-Training) - Retail - PRN

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Pharmacy Technician - Retail!

Position Highlights:

• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Career Growth: Gain hands-on experience in healthcare working alongside other healthcare professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve by providing direct patient care.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician-in-Training assists in drug preparation, storage, distribution, and inventory management within a variety of pharmacy environments. This entry-level position participates in and completes Avera Health’s Pharmacy Technician Education Program within 12 months of hire in order to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Upon completion of the education program and successful Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination, the technician-in-training will be promoted into the role of Certified Pharmacy Technician. Avera Health’s Pharmacy Technician Education Program consists of 400 hours of combined didactic, simulation, and experiential learning activities. Avera Health requires a two-year employment commitment upon completion of the Pharmacy Technician Education Program.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Unrestricted registration with the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy required within 30 days of employment.
• Become certified by National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), National Healthcareer Association (EXCPT) or other approved pharmacy certification program within 2 years upon hire.

Work Schedule

• Varied shifts as needed; PRN

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $18.00 - $24.50 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?