Pharmacy Tech Float - RLL Discharge Pharmacy

Hennepin County Medical Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Red Lower-Level Discharge Pharmacy in downtown Minneapolis. The role supports a registered pharmacist under supervision, performing technical and clerical duties while upholding a positive image of the hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities include managing prescriptions, labeling, processing, insurance rejections, and assisting in med delivery and inventory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with MN State Board.
• PTCB or ExCPT pharmacy tech certification within 1 year of date of hire, paid for by employee.
• Current Intern License with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones for the pharmacy department and directs calls to appropriate personnel.
• Prepackages, prepares, labels, and hands out prescriptions after they are checked by a registered pharmacist.
• Maintains cash registers, credit card machines, and reporting for cash transactions.
• Delivers medications to patient care and ancillary areas and picks up new orders as scheduled.
• Files prescriptions and reports.
• Maintains the pharmacy in a clean and organized fashion.
• Enters outpatient prescriptions and records patient drug histories.
• Triages orders, determines priorities, and notifies the pharmacist as appropriate.
• Coordinates ordering and delivery of medications, supplies, and equipment to patients and clinical areas.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician registration (MN)

PTCB or ExCPT within 1 year

Current Intern License (Minnesota Board)

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Insurance and Billing Experience

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

Job Details

Department: Red Lower-Level Discharge Pharmacy

FTE: 1.0 (80 hours per pay period)

Workdays: Monday - Friday and every 4th weekend

Shift(s): Day

Shift Length: 8 hours

Location: In-Person

Other: The RLL Discharge Pharmacy would serve as the individual's primary and home location; but, should be flexible and available to provide coverage at other downtown pharmacy locations as needed.

Purpose of this position: Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, performs a variety of technical and clerical duties allowable by law, while maintaining a favorable image of the pharmacy within the hospital and in the community.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones for the pharmacy department and directs calls to appropriate personnel
• Maintains knowledge of the Hospital Credit and Collection Policy and other related policies
• Prepackages, prepares, labels, and hands out prescriptions after they are checked by a registered pharmacist
• Maintains cash registers, credit card machines, and reporting for cash transactions
• Prepares daily deposits for the cashier's office
• Bills and credits patient medications
• Stocks inventory in Pharmacy
• Routinely checks and removes outdated and expired medications
• Delivers medications to patient care and ancillary areas and picks up new orders as scheduled
• Files prescriptions and reports
• Maintains the pharmacy in a clean and organized fashion
• Enters outpatient prescriptions
• Obtains and records patient drug histories
• Triages orders, determines priorities, processes orders, and notifies the pharmacist as appropriate
• Performs various calculations to determine the correct dose using weight
• Identifies the appropriate product to process based on the prescription order
• Triages insurance rejections and initiates prior authorization claims as needed
• Uses appropriate pharmaceutical-medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols
• Maintains a working knowledge of general chemical and physical properties of drugs
• Compounding medications as per Minnesota Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations
• Responsible for safe and careful handling of chemotherapeutic medications
• Coordinates ordering and delivery of medications, supplies, and equipment to patients and clinical areas as requested
• Completes intake process for mail service, specialty, transplant, and limited distribution pharmacy patients including new patient enrollment, insurance verification, and medication refill and delivery schedule
• Documents in the EMR or other database applicable patient interactions according to specialty pharmacy practices
• Performs patient tracking, processing of patient specialty medication claims, customer service, issue resolution and/or escalation
• Requests and follows up on refill requests, processes Medicare and transplant claims and works on high level adjudicated claims
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to: back up phone coverage, data collection, reporting, process improvement, and maintenance of patient education materials

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GE
• Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with MN State Board
• PTCB or ExCPT pharmacy tech certification within 1 year of date of hire, paid for by employee

-OR-

• Current Intern License with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer skills
• Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems
• Insurance and Billing Experience
• Experience working with specialty medications in a health system setting
• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or a 240-hour employer-based Technician training Program or 1,000 hours of Pharmacy experience

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to communicate with other employees and public
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, is a team player, and promotes positive team environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrates good decision making skills, problem solving techniques, and possesses the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to use a computer and associated programs
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to learn and apply pharmacy procedures and interpret prescriptions
• Ability to apply basic math skills
• Some skill in record keeping
• Ability to use computer effectively

You’ve made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre‑employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Department: RLL Discharge Pharmacy

Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)

Shift Detail: Day, Every 4th Weekend

Job Level: Staff

Employee Status: Regular

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

Union/Non Union: Union

Min: $21.46

Max: $30.45

Job Posting: Aug-18-2026