Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Job Class: Pharmacy Technician
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Location: St. Peter Regional Treatment Center
Job : 95543
Salary Range: $21.73 - $27.72 hourly; $45,372 - $57,879 annually
Work Shift/

Hours:

Day Shift, Monday – Friday
Type: Full‑time, Classified, Non‑exempt

• Prepare medications and supplies for the Forensic Mental Health Program, Forensic Nursing Home, and Community Behavioral Health Hospitals under pharmacist supervision.
• Unit dose medications.
• Stock and maintain Automated Dispensing Machines (ADM) per pharmacy procedures.
• Review medication reconciliation reports and enter medication data into the electronic health record with high accuracy.
• Provide support for nursing via phone, email, and Teams; review reports for expired medications.
• File monthly dispensing reports.
• Complete monthly medication room checks.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Registered with the Board of Pharmacy.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician certification program or at least one year of pharmacy technician experience.

• Current national certification as a pharmacy technician.
• Ability to operate a unit dosing machine.
• Experience with Omnicell and/or a carousel system.
• Experience using multiple software programs, including Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness and experience working with diverse populations.

• Ability to stand for 8 hours, move, bend, twist, and lift up to 25 pounds.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Annual pay increases.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans with optional fertility, diabetes, and orthodontic coverage.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan after three years of service.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support.
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color, Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.