Avera Health·Yankton, South Dakota
The pharmacy technician assists in the preparation, distribution, and inventory management of medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. They also perform clerical duties and ensure compliance with safety standards and accreditation requirements.
Assists in drug preparation, storage, distribution and inventory management within a variety of pharmacy environments. Technician works under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
What you will do
Under pharmacist supervision, accurately inputs and/or prepares labels and packages inpatient or outpatient medication orders and prescriptions to maintain an efficient, accurate, and high-quality medication delivery system.
Successfully communicates with nursing staff, physicians, customers, co-workers, supervisors, and management and participates in interdepartmental work groups and committees as assigned to promote high-quality communication and prevent patient harm.
Demonstrates 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.
Performs clerical functions such as, but not limited to, billing, patient demographics and pharmacy inventory to promote an efficient medication distribution system.
Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Pharmacy Department and applicable accreditations such as Utilization Review Accreditation Commission, Joint Commission, NIOSH, OSHA, or other accreditations as may be required by law, practice standards, or departmental policy to maintain compliance with accreditation entities.
May be responsible for assisting customers on the phone or in person.
May run reports and use the automated dispensing system.
Monthly inspections of medication stocks in assigned areas.
Assist with inventory to prevent drug shortages or excesses.
Proficiency of compounding practices, i.e. botox, chemotherapy.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Registered Pharmacy Technician - Board of Pharmacy An active registration in the state of practice within 30 Days and Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire or Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Upon Hire
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: High School or GED Equivalent Less than 1 year
Expectations and Standards
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Candidates must hold a Registered Pharmacy Technician license and a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from NHA or PTCB. The role requires the ability to perform essential job functions including effective communication and visual acuity for medication handling.
Market context
Pharmacy internship opportunities in South Dakota are often tied to structured healthcare training pipelines, so demand is usually strongest for candidates already connected to a clinical program. These roles can be competitive because eligibility is narrow, with requirements such as being a high school student in a pre-approved Sanford clinical internship program and having basic Microsoft Office skills and healthcare knowledge. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your program status and prepare examples of your interest in pharmacy before applying.