*If you are not currently certified as a technician, training on the job will be provided in addition to access to training materials to help prepare for the technician certification exam.   

Job Title:         Float Pharmacy Technician

Reports to:     Chief Pharmacist, Staff Pharmacist

Summary

The primary role of a float pharmacy technician is to cover the vacation or medical leave of staff. This position assists Pharmacists in duties of dispensing medications to patients that are within the scope of Lewis Drug policy and state and national regulations. This position supports and promotes Lewis Drug initiatives and provides quality care and customer service to our patients and the communities we service. Differential will be paid for time while traveling and mileage when applicable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Learn Lewis Drug policies and procedures and perform them daily
2. Answer phone calls
3. Assist in all customer service situations
4. Stock supplies, clean work area, clean patient area, and prepare pharmacy for next day’s operations
5. Obtain pertinent information from patients so as to fill prescriptions accurately and efficiently
6. Able to log into a variety of software systems to perform daily technician functions
7. Daily maintenance of automated devices within the pharmacy
8. Promote Lewis initiatives and represent Lewis in a positive manner to our patients and communities
9. Perform additional duties as assigned by Pharmacist
10. Travel to different locations daily—travel may be expected throughout the tristate area in which Lewis is located (SD, MN, IA)
11. Must have reliable form of transportation to travel to requested locations
12. Overnight travel expected: less than 10%

Additional Requirements

1. Ability to learn knowledge of basic drug terminology
2. Ability to learn differences between brand and generic drugs
3. Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, some algebra)
4. Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail
5. Work effectively as part of a team, as well as individually
6. Possess good organizational and time-management skills
7. Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
8. Learn new software systems and able to type accurately and efficiently
9. Dependable in attendance and job performance
10. Possess the initiative to plan for and complete daily activities in coordination with other pharmacy team members

Education, Experience, and Licensure

• Successful completion of an approved/accredited pharmacy technician program desired but not required
• Register as a pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy
  • SD—Must have a high school diploma or GED and must register within 30 days of employment
  • MN—Must be 18, have a high school diploma or GED, and must be registered prior to first day worked
  • IA—Must be able to meet nationally recognized certification requirements, and must be registered prior to first day worked
• Become a nationally certified pharmacy technician
  • SD—within 2 years of registration with the Board of Pharmacy
  • MN—within 1 year of registration with the Board of Pharmacy
  • IA—within 1 year of registration with the Board of Pharmacy
• Complete yearly CEU requirements to maintain active license
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and safe driving record

Physical Demands

1. Must be able to stand for long periods of time 
2. Must be able to bend and reach
3. Ability to move quickly from one workstation to another
4. Work with full range of hands, wrists, and arms
5. Ability to lift/move items up to 40 lbs
6. Visual abilities to include reading, distance vision and peripheral vision.
7. Communicate verbally with staff and patients

***This position will cover a variety of shifts in Sioux Falls and the surrounding area. This position will cover locations up to 70 miles from Sioux Falls, SD. Shifts can be expected Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am and 9 pm. Weekend shifts as needed.