7/70 Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and sick time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support the central and decentralized pharmacy operations. The technician will assist pharmacists with compounding, dispensing medications, IV solutions, and documentation as ordered by prescribers.

Under pharmacist supervision, the role involves processing prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and safety, and maintaining regulatory compliance in both centralized and decentralized areas.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy tech role requiring accurate dispensing and documentation.
• MN Pharmacy Technician registration currently or pending is required.
• CPhT certification within 18 months is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications accurately and safely.
• Process prescriptions from EMR or manual systems under pharmacist direction.
• Maintain IV hoods/clean room per specs and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate medication and supply deliveries to patients and clinical areas.
• Participate in quality assurance, regulatory, and process improvement activities.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Policy compliance

Basic math

Typing speed

Communication skills

Education

MN Pharmacy Technician registration (current or pending)

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 18 months

Job description

Job Overview

Provide support to the pharmacy, under the direction of a pharmacist, in the central pharmacy and decentralized areas while assisting the pharmacist with compounding and distribution of pharmaceuticals, IV solutions and documentation as ordered by qualified prescribers. Provide assistance in the narcotic control area as directed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with care providers and pharmacists to ensure that patient receives the needed medication accurately, safely, in accordance with all legal requirements and policies and in a professional and timely manner.
• Under the direction of the pharmacist, receive prescription/orders from electronic medical record, process manually or using the appropriate computer system and protocols, prepare drug therapy and/or dispense medication in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with all legal, regulatory agency and Fairview requirements.
• Maintain the IV hoods or isolators, clean room, ante room according to manufacturer’s specifications and regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Coordinate ordering, delivery of medications, supplies and equipment to patients and clinical areas as requested.
• Participate in regulatory, quality assurance and process improvement activities and other projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills, proficient in the English language, good attention to detail, ability to problem solve effectively, ability to follow policies and procedures, basic math skills, basic typing skills and excellent communication skills
• Pharmacy Technician MN Current or pending registration with the MN board of pharmacy
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 1-1/2 Yrs

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a pharmacy technician program
• Previous pharmacy or medical experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status