Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Care - Superior Clinic

Essentia Health; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Job summary

Essentia Health in Superior, WI, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the 0.8 FTE daytime/evening schedule. The role focuses on processing prescriptions, assisting customers, and supporting inventory and automation systems to ensure efficient pharmacy operations.

Candidates should have Minnesota registration or pharmacist intern status, completion of a board-approved program, and ongoing licensure maintenance, with North Dakota options also noted where applicable.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician job requires Minnesota registration or intern status.
• Completion of approved technician training program is expected.
• Employer-based training program completion within 12 months of hire is required.
• Ongoing registration and CE to maintain licensure for state boards.
• Pharm.D. program enrollment acceptable for North Dakota locations.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions and assist customers to ensure positive experiences.
• Handle inventory control and both non-sterile and sterile compounding tasks.
• Care for supplies and equipment and manage automation systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and leadership.

Education

Previous pharmacy technician experience with Minnesota Board of Pharmacy registration pre-2013

Board-approved technician training program

Employer-based technician training within 1 year

Continuous registration with Minnesota Board as Pharmacist Intern

Be enrolled in an accredited Pharm.D. program

North Dakota location pathway to Pharm.D. program

Tools

PTCB/NHA certification

Job description

Building Location:

Superior Clinic

Department:

2232400 RETAIL PHARMACY - SUPR

Job Description:

Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. Primary responsibilities of this role include processing prescriptions and interacting with and assisting customers to ensure a positive experience with Essentia Pharmacy. Job duties also include inventory control, non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, care of supplies and equipment, management of automation systems, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.

Education Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• 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 January 1st, 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
• OR Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required
• 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

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 State registration as a Pharmacy Technician and 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

FTE:

0.8

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

USWA Technical Workers Clinic (UTECC)

Union Posting Deadline:

09/24/2026

Compensation Range:

$21.58 - $32.09

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