Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Allina Health; Buffalo (NY); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, etc

Tuition Reimbursement or CME

Student Loan Support

Résumé du poste

Allina Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Buffalo, MN. This role supports pharmacists by accurately preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and guiding patients. You will handle sterile products, chemotherapy preparation, and assist with automated dispensing cabinets.

The position is 0.8 FTE (64 hours per 2-week pay period), with day/evening shifts (4–8 hours) and potential additional shifts. A strong focus on accuracy and patient safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months of pharmacy experience (inpatient or outpatient/retail) or current national pharmacy technician certification (PTCB or NHA).
• Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician - within 12 months of Date of Hire (NHA or PTCB).
• ASHP-accredited training program preferred.

Responsabilités

• Prepare sterile parenteral products using barcode technology.
• Prepare chemotherapy with barcode technology.
• Support automated drug distribution and restock ADCs.
• Assist with drug dispensing for surgery patients and back up Pharmacy Buyer.
• Complete quality assurance activities and document expiration dating.
• Labels, packaging, and record-keeping for medications.

Connaissances

Pharmacy experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma or GED

ASHP-accredited technician program (preferred)

Description du poste

Location Address:

303 Catlin StBuffalo, MN 55313-1947

Date Posted:

September 11, 2026

Department:

40007800 Pharmacy

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Buffalo-Service Workers-SBU

Weekend Rotation:

Alternative Weekend Plan

Job Summary:

As a pharmacy technician, you ensure patient safety by accurately preparing and dispensing medications. Your efficiency in managing inventory and processing prescriptions allows pharmacists to focus on patient care. By providing excellent customer service and medication guidance, you enhance patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans.

Key Position Details:

• 0.8 FTE (64 hours per 2-week pay period), with opportunity to pick up additional shifts as available.
• Variable day/evening shifts ranging from 4 to 8 hours.
• Holidays and Weekend rotation will be dependent on department staffing.

Meet our Care Team members: Pharmacy Tech video

Job Description:

Provides basic drug distribution and drug preparation services. Checks pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions, including chemotherapy and other pharmaceutical therapies. Provides backup for the Pharmacy Buyer. The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist.

Principle Responsibilities

• Technician will routinely complete two of the following responsibilities:
  • Prepare sterile parenteral products using barcode assisted technology while adhering to USP 797 and 800 requirements.
  • Prepares chemotherapy using barcode assisted technology while adhering to USP 800 requirements.
  • Controlled substance audit technician (less than 50% of time).
  • Supports OR satellite pharmacist with drug dispensing and IV preparation for surgery patients.
  • ADC assignment of medications.
  • Pharmacy buyer backup.
• Manage and support automated drug distribution.
  • Medication picking, delivery, and restocking to automated dispensing cabinets (ADC).
  • Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment.
  • Delivers and restocks controlled substances.
  • Assists with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepares medications.
  • Prepares and select medications for distribution.
  • Prepares oral extemporaneous products.
  • Performs bulk compounding.
• Complete and document quality assurance activities.
  • Monitors expiration dating.
  • Performs cleaning.
  • Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor.
• Repackages and labels bulk medications or splits tablets into unit dose packaging.
  • Creates labels using standard format.
  • Fills and labels prepacking medications.
  • Assigns expiration dates and maintains records.
• 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
• Minimum of six (6) months of pharmacy experience (inpatient or outpatient/retail), OR current national pharmacy technician certification (PTCB or NHA)

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
• 0 to 2 years of healthcare experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required
• Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required within 12 months of Date of Hire (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: $23.11 to $32.27 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hourly 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. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your 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.