Pharmacy Tech-in-Training Sponsorship

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 23,419 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician In Training at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND supports pharmacists with dispensing, inventory, and clerical tasks. The role involves rotating through all pharmacy areas, coordinating medication delivery across the organization, and maintaining accurate records under supervision.

This position requires obtaining a Tech‑in‑Training license within two weeks and the CPhT credential within three months, plus a valid ND driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must obtain ND Tech‑in‑Training license within two weeks of start date.
• Must obtain a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential within 3 months of start date.
• Current students must obtain ND Tech‑in‑Training license within two weeks of hire; graduates must have Tech‑in‑Training license prior to start and obtain PTCB within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Rotates through all work areas of the pharmacy.
• Coordinates automated and non‑automated medication dispensing systems and cart fill activities to provide efficient medication inventory control.
• Compounds pharmaceutical products such as ointments, creams and other medications according to rules and regulations.
• Responsible for sterile compounding activities in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Completes pharmacist‑supervised clinic duties as allowed by licensure and as assigned by the supervising pharmacist.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Job description

Pharmacy Technician In Training

Location: Altru Hospital, 1200 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks, ND 58201. Pay Range: $17.07–$25.60 per hour.

Summary: The Pharmacy Technician in Training performs all essential technical functions throughout the pharmacy. The student coordinates delivery of controlled and non‑controlled medications throughout the organization. Performs inventory control and maintenance, as well as assists pharmacists and pharmacy technicians as needed. Pharmacy Students are responsible for record‑keeping and other clerical and environmental duties within the pharmacy.

Essential Job Functions

• Rotates through all work areas of the pharmacy.
• Coordinates automated and non‑automated medication dispensing systems and cart fill activities to provide efficient medication inventory control.
• Compounds pharmaceutical products such as ointments, creams and other medications according to rules and regulations.
• Responsible for sterile compounding activities in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Completes pharmacist‑supervised clinic duties as allowed by licensure and as assigned by the supervising pharmacist.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications and Licensing Requirements

• Obtain a Tech‑in‑Training license (North Dakota Board of Pharmacy) within two weeks of start date.
• Obtain a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) within 3 months of start date.
• Hold a current state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record prior to start date.
• Current students must obtain ND Tech‑in‑Training license within two weeks of hire; graduates must have Tech‑in‑Training license prior to start and obtain PTCB within 3 months.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (34–66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34–66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34–66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5–33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34–66%)
• Crawl: Rarely (1–4%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5–33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5–33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67–100%)
• See: Continuously (67–100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67–100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift (floor to waist level): Medium (20–40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20–40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20–40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20–40 pounds)

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67–100%)
• Outdoor: Not applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not applicable

Driving Requirements

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility or transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
• Driving requirement for this position: Occasional Driver.

Benefits

• Health plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Education assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment.

Altru participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s FormI‑9 to confirm work authorization.