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Pharmacy Technician- Full Time -Fargo Retail

Sanford Health
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Fargo, ND, US

Salary

$18 - $29 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Sanford Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their retail pharmacy team, offering a salary range of $18.00 to $29.00 per hour.
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and those without a Pharmacy Technician license can start with a Tech-in-Training License while enrolling in Sanford's Pharmacy Technician University.
  • The position involves preparing medications, assisting pharmacists, maintaining drug storage, and ensuring equipment functionality in a retail/community pharmacy setting.
  • Pharmacy hours vary, with shifts scheduled from Monday to Friday and occasional weekends and holidays, with a requirement to work 1-2 holidays per year.
  • Eligible candidates will receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a commitment of two years of employment.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.





Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40



Compensation:

Salary Range: $18.00 - $29.00

We are excited to offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates with a two-year working commitment



Union Position:

No



Department Details

Join Our Small but Mighty Retail Pharmacy Team!

Looking for a role that offers variety and an opportunity to make a difference every day? Our close-knit pharmacy team is passionate about delivering exceptional service and thrives on collaboration—with both our teammates and patients. With supportive and accommodating leadership, this is a place where your skills will shine.

Pharmacy Hours:
• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM, 9:00 PM at I-94
• Broadway Weekend/Holiday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• I-94 Weekend/Holiday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• You can expect to work 1-2 holidays per year and occasional weekends.
• You may rotate between our Broadway, Moorhead, and I-94 locations. Schedules will be discussed during your interview

Don’t Have Your Pharmacy Technician License?
In North Dakota, you can start your journey by obtaining a Tech-in-Training License and enrolling in Sanford Health’s Pharmacy Technician University (PTU). This program is specifically designed to comply with North Dakota’s pharmacy laws and regulations.
Sanford Health PTU is a state-sponsored training program that provides aspiring and current pharmacy technicians with standardized education to meet state requirements. The curriculum focuses on equipping pharmacy technicians with the skills to support pharmacists effectively, enhance patient safety, reduce medication errors, and improve overall pharmacy efficiency—all while helping pharmacies meet regulatory and training standards.
Best of all, Sanford covers the cost of the program! Participants have 12 months to complete PTU, after which they will be eligible to apply for their Pharmacy Technician License.

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.

Job Description

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. Individuals applying as a pharmacy technician in training must enroll in Sanford provided (or equivalent) ASHP accredited education and obtain national certification (PTCB or NHA) within the timelines established by the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy to receive the Pharmacy Technician licensure. 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. Once active, the registration as a Pharmacy Technician remains valid as long as the individual maintains an active license with the North Dakota board of Pharmacy. The North Dakota Board of Pharmacy does not require employees to collect or submit ongoing proof of national certification renewal. Technicians must simply ensure their state registration remains active.

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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.




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