Pharmacy Technician
Agency: Department of Social Services/SD Human Services Center/Pharmacy
Salary: $14.89 per hour
Pay Grade: GF
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a full-time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/.
This position provides assistance to pharmacists in processing medications for distribution to patients and assists in filling cabinets/canisters for computerized pharmacy dispensing systems. Position assists in maintaining daily operations of a pharmacy, including retrieving medications for the pharmacist, checking inventory and unit dose packaging. All work is checked by a registered pharmacist.
This position will work a variety of hours to cover evenings, holidays and weekends.
Licenses and Certifications:
Per ARSD 20:51:29, successful applicant must be certified nationally; or currently be enrolled in an accredited training program and pass the certification within two years of hire.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge of:
- the principles, practices, and standards of a pharmacy;
- pharmaceutical terminology and abbreviations;
- drug names.
Ability to:
- analyze information;
- follow instructions and relay information clearly and concisely;
- maintain pharmaceuticals and related supplies;
- operate office and pharmacy equipment;
- work with a variety of computer applications;
- input data using a computer;
- perform all duties in an accurate manner;
- complete all job duties with attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
NCRC:
If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
The State of South Dakota offers paid employee health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Fax: 605.773.4344
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"