PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (NON-CERTIFIED) - Full-time

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, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Join Avera as a Pharmacy Technician-In-Training and complete Avera’s Pharmacy Technician Education Program within 12 months of hire to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

$3,000 sign-on bonus!

Position Highlights:

• May be eligible for $3,000 sign-on bonus with two-year commitment!
• Ask about our Relocation Bonus!
• Work directly with patients to provide services in a compassionate manner.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the team.
• Benefit eligible position.
• Avera St. Luke’s Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital

Job Summary

• 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 in order to prepare for national certification exams 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 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 Equivalent
• Associates degree preferred.
• 0-6 months of experience is preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registrations

• Ability to become registered with SD Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.

Work Schedule

• Day/Evening Shift; 80 hours every 2 weeks
  • Occasional weekend (Currently every 4th)
  • Occasional holiday (Varies)
  • No call time

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?