Outpatient Retail Pharmacy Technician

Allina Health; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Tuition Reimbursement or CME

Student Loan Support

Job summary

Allina Health's Community Pharmacy Abbott Northwestern Heart Hospital in Minneapolis seeks a Pharmacy Technician. The role supports pharmacists by accurately preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and delivering excellent customer service to patients and staff.

Responsibilities include prescription filling, order entry, and ensuring quality checks while adhering to policies. The position is 1.0 FTE with 8-hour Day/Evening shifts and every 4th weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician duties including prescription filling and customer service.
• Inventory management and order fulfillment.
• Quality checks to reduce audit risk (DAW, days supply, NDC validation).

Responsibilities

• Prescription filling and order entry into pharmacy management software.
• Fulfilment of reviewed orders and final dispense per disposition.
• Provide service to internal and external customers; greet patients and staff.
• Advocate for patients by assisting with copay programs and manufacturer assistance.
• Inventory management including restocking and transferring medications.
• Assist with returns, waste, and discrepancy reporting.
• Perform quality assurance activities and monitor expiration dates.

Skills

Prescription filling

Customer service

Inventory management

Communication

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Job description

Location Address: 920 E 28th St STE H2005 Minneapolis, MN 55407
Date Posted: August 18, 2026
Department: 70007908 Community Pharmacy Abbott Northwestern Heart Hospital
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Hours Per Week: 40
Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: Every 4th

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

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour Day/Evening shifts
• Every 4th weekend
• The position requires a pre-employment drug screening and DHS fingerprinting

Meet our Care Team Members: Allina Pharmacy team

Job Description

The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist. Provides basic prescription filling, inventory management and customer service. May assists with other pharmacy projects.

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.
• 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.
• Inventory Management – receipt and restock of wholesaler orders, transfer of medications to internal pharmacies.
• Medication picking in support of prescription filling.
• Restocks automated dispensing robots.
• May troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment.
• May assist 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.

Physical Demands

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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.79 to $28.31 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.

Benefits 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.

• 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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

Allina Health is an 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) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish