Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Prep & Patient Care

Allina Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASHP-accredited technician program (preferred)

Job description

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.