Acute Care Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Essentia Health; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking Pharmacy Technicians for the Acute Care setting at St. Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. The role focuses on processing medications, supporting the healthcare team, and ensuring optimal medication use in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will have board-approved technician training and Minnesota Board registration; internal Essentia Health training within 1 year of hire is required. ND locations may require Pharm.D. program progression.

Qualifications

• Board-approved technician training program completed.
• Minnesota Board of Pharmacy registration prior to January 1, 2013.
• Essentia Health employer-based technician training completed within 1 year of hire.
• Continuous registration with Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacist Intern.
• Maintain certification as a CPhT within 2 years of hire or be enrolled in a Pharm.D. program.
• North Dakota locations only: progress toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Responsibilities

• Process medications and assist all members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal medication use.
• Inventory control and (non-sterile and/or sterile) compounding.
• Care of supplies and equipment; manage automation systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.

Education

Board-approved technician training program

Minnesota Board of Pharmacy registration (before 2013)

Essentia Health employer-based technician training (within 1 year)

Minnesota Board of Pharmacy registration as Pharmacist Intern

Certification as CPhT within 2 years OR enrolled in Pharm.D. program

ND location: progress toward Pharm.D. program

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking Pharmacy Technicians for the Acute Care setting at St. Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. The role focuses on processing medications, supporting the healthcare team, and ensuring optimal medication use in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will have board-approved technician training and Minnesota Board registration; internal Essentia Health training within 1 year of hire is required. ND locations may require Pharm.D. program progression.