Certified Outpatient Pharmacy Technician

Allina Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health Minneapolis Pharmacy Technician position supports dispensing and distribution under pharmacist supervision. You will handle prescription filling, inventory management, and customer service, and assist with basic compounding and distribution projects.

This 1.0 FTE role offers 40 hours/week with 8-hour day/evening shifts, every 4th weekend. Minnesota registration and PTCB certification are required, with attention to accuracy and patient support essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with MN Board of Pharmacy required on hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certification required (PTCB or NHA).
• High school diploma or GED preferred; ASHP-accredited program valued.

Responsibilities

• Prescription filling and order entry into pharmacy management software.
• Fulfilment of reviewed orders and final dispense according to disposition.
• Support inventory management and restock of medications.
• Provide courteous customer service to internal and external customers.
• Assist with basic compounding and QA activities.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Prescription filling

Order entry

Compounding support

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy

Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB/NHA

High school diploma or GED

ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training program

Tools

Pharmacy management software

NDC validation

Job description

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted: September 04, 2026

Department: 70007904

Allina Health Minneapolis Pharmacy Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 40

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: Occasional

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

This position requires Drug Screening and DHS Fingerprinting 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day/evening shifts Every 4th Weekend The positions is related to Central Warehousing Purchasing and Distribution

Job Description

The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist.

Provides basic prescription filling, inventory management, customer service and basic compounding. May assists with other pharmacy projects and advanced dispensing. Provides backup for lead technicians and the pharmacy buyers.

Principal Responsibilities

• Prescription Filling
• Order entry into pharmacy management software Fulfilment of reviewed orders
• Final dispense according to disposition
• Reduces audit risk through proper checks including, but not limited to, DAW, days supply, NDC validation, dates of service, discrete directions and other standard practices
• Prepares oral extemporaneous products
• Performs bulk compounding
• Customer Service Provides service to internal and external customers
• Greets patients, employees and staff in a timely and courteous manner
• Obtains needed information through direct patient contact to support prescription filling
• Advocates for patients by searching for manufacturer and foundation copay assistance
• Technician will routinely complete the following responsibilities to manage and support drug distribution
• Inventory Management – receipt and restock of wholesaler orders, transfer of medications to internal pharmacies
• Medication picking in support of prescription filling
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment
• Restocks automated dispensing robots
• Assists with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies
• Complete and document quality assurance activities
• Monitors expiration dating
• Performs cleaning
• Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description Prior experience as a Pharmacy Technician or Prior healthcare experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
• Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required (NHA or PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)

Physical Demands

• Light Work: Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $22.04 to $30.01 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We're a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees - your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify Employer

Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)