Pharmacy Technician Ambulatory Care- West Duluth Clinic

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health’s West Duluth Clinic is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support ambulatory care operations. You will process prescriptions, assist customers, and help maintain stock and equipment in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes accuracy in dispensing, adherence to Minnesota Board of Pharmacy requirements, and ongoing training to advance within the Essentia Pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• Processing prescriptions and assisting customers in Essentia Pharmacy.
• Experience with inventory control and automation systems.
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state Boards of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions and assist customers to ensure a positive experience.
• Support inventory control and compounding activities as required.
• Operate and maintain pharmacy automation systems and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Pharmacy terminology

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training

Tools

Pharmacy automation systems

Job description

Building Location and Department

Building Location: West Duluth Clinic Department: 2222400 RETAIL PHARMACY - WEST

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

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care Level I (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 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 Certification/Licensure Required: Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required The applicant must to 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

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care Level II

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 January 1st, 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 OR 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 to 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) (immediately) and certification(s) (post two years of employment) for the duration of employment Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care Level III

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 January 1st, 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 OR 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

Certification/Licensure Required: Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required The applicant must to 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 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

Employment Details

FTE: 0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 0830 Shift End Time: 1700 Weekends: Yes Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: No Union: USWA Technical Workers Clinic (UTECC) Union Posting Deadline: 09/9/2026

Compensation Range: $21.58 - $32.09

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

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