Pharmacy Technician

Essentia Health; Detroit Lakes (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Flexible scheduling

Generous paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health in Detroit Lakes, MN seeks a Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care to support the daily tasks of the pharmacy, including prescription entry, unit dose prep and non-sterile bulk compounding.

The role covers inventory control, care of supplies and equipment, accurate cash handling, and customer service by phone and in person, with assistance to the pharmacist on training, billing, audits and other duties. MN/WI registration and ongoing education are required.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements per Minnesota Board of Pharmacy categories for MN locations.
• State registration required; 18+ and high school graduate or equivalent.
• Dual MN/WI registration may be needed for certain sites.
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal required.

Responsibilities

• Inventory control and care of supplies and equipment.
• Accurate cash handling and customer service in person and by phone.
• Assist pharmacist with daily activities, training staff and students.
• Billing, record keeping, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist.

Skills

Inventory control

Care of supplies and equipment

Accurate cash handling

Customer service

Resolution of customer service issues

Education

Ambulatory Care Level I

Ambulatory Care Level II

Ambulatory Care Level III

Job description

Building Location

Detroit Lakes Pharmacy Department: 3852400 RETAIL PHARMACY - SMIH

Job Description

Is responsible for the accurate computer entry and processing of prescriptions, preparing unit dose medications, and non-sterile bulk compounding.

• Inventory control
• Care of supplies and equipment
• Accurate cash handling
• Customer service, both in person and over the telephone
• Resolution of customer service issues

Assists the pharmacist in all aspects of the daily departmental activities, including training of new staff and pharmacy students, billing, record keeping and other clerical functions, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist.

Education Qualifications: Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care LevelI (On The Job Training)

Educational Requirements: If working in a MN location, must meet one of these three education/experience categories as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy:

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January1st,2013
• Completion of a board-approved technician training program
• Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within one year of date of hire
• Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern

Certification/Licensure Required: Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school or attained high school graduation equivalent (e.g. GED) for registration. All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. All Wisconsin locations: may provide a "pending" application for registration. Earns, through employer-based training program, and maintains Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) within 2 years of hire or Be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program.

NOTE: Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification. Must maintain registration(s) (immediately) and certification(s) (post one year of employment) for the duration of employment. Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.

Education Qualifications: Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care LevelII

Educational Requirement: If working in a MN location, must meet one of these three education/experience categories as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy:

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January1st,2013
• Completion of a board-approved technician training program
• Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within first 90 days of employment
• Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience. Completion of Pharmacy Department's Orientation and one of the following Essentia Pharmacy Department training programs within 6 months of hire:

• Core Sterile Compounding Training Program
• Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program

Certification/Licensure Requirements: Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school or attained high school graduation equivalent (e.g. GED) for registration. All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. All Wisconsin locations: may provide a "pending" application for registration. Earns, through employer-based training program, and maintains Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) within 1 year of hire; or be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program; or for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.

NOTE: Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification. Must maintain registration(s) and certification(s) for the duration of employment. Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.

Education Qualifications: Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care LevelIII

Educational Requirement: If working in a MN location, must meet one of these three education/experience categories as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy:

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January1st,2013
• Completion of a board-approved technician training program
• Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within first 90 days of employment
• Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience. Experience (within the past year) with Tier III qualifying work. Completion of required certification or Pharmacy Department’s Training Program for Tier III requirements within 6 months of date of hire.

Certification/Licensure Requirements: Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is Minnesota. Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is in Wisconsin (may provide a "pending" registration). All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Possess a current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Must maintain registration(s) and certification(s) for the duration of employment. Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

FTE: 0.6

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range: $21.08 - $31.62

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental and emotional health.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous time off
• Wellness resources focused on your physical, mental and emotional health

Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

Essentia Health Values and Commitment

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.

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