Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care; casual

Job Description

Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. Primary responsibilities include processing prescriptions, interacting with and assisting customers, inventory control, non‑sterile/sterile compounding, care of supplies and equipment, managing automation systems, and other duties assigned by pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.

• Must have continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January 1, 2013; or completion of a board‑approved technician training program; or completion of the Essentia Health employer‑based technician training program within one year of hire.
• OR continuous registration as a Pharmacist Intern with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.

For higher levels:

• Level II
  : minimum 1040 hours pharmacy technician experience; completion of orientation and one of the following training programs within six months of hire:
  Core Sterile Compounding Training Program, Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program.
• Level III
  : minimum 2080 hours pharmacy technician experience; recent experience with Tier III qualifying work; completion of required certification or Pharmacy Department’s Training Program for Tier III within six months of hire.

• Before hire, state registration in the state where the position is located is required and the applicant must be at least 18 years old and have graduated from high school or attained an equivalent.
• Float, casual, and regular staff in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin;
  Wisconsin locations may apply for pending registration.
• Earn and maintain Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Health career Association (NHA) within two years of hire for Level I & III, or one year for Level II; or be enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.
  
  D. program.
• Maintain registration(s) immediately and certification(s) throughout employment.
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state’s Board of Pharmacy.

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer contributions; training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs; flexible scheduling; generous time off; and wellness resources. Benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact HR.

Location: Brainerd Clinic
Shift: Day/Eve Rotation (United States)
Compensation: $21.08–$31.62 per hour
FTE: 0