Pharmacy Technician- Hermantown

Essentia Health; Hermantown (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking Pharmacy Technicians for the Ambulatory Care unit at Hermantown Clinic. You will support pharmacists with daily tasks, maintain accurate prescription processing, and assist in training staff and students.

The role emphasizes registration compliance and ongoing education. The position requires experience as a pharmacy technician, board registrations, and completion of Essentia-based training programs within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience as pharmacy technician with Minnesota Board registration dating before 2013.
• Board-approved technician training program completed.
• Employer-based technician training completed within specified times.
• Eligible as Pharmacist Intern with Minnesota Board registration.

Responsibilities

• Accurate computer entry and processing of prescriptions.
• Prepare unit dose medications.
• Non-sterile bulk compounding.
• Inventory control and care of supplies/equipment.
• Customer service in person and by phone; cash handling.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Teamwork

Billing

Education

Ambulatory Care Tech Level I

Ambulatory Care Tech Level II

Ambulatory Care Tech Level III

Tools

PTCB Certification

NHA Certification

Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Registration

Job description

Building Location

Hermantown Clinic

Department

2202400 RETAIL PHARMACY - HERM

Job Description

Is responsible for the accurate computer entry and processing of prescriptions, preparing unit dose medications, and non-sterile bulk compounding. Job duties also include inventory control, care of supplies and equipment, accurate cash handling, customer service, both in person and over the telephone, and the 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 Level I (On The Job Training)

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

FTE

0.9

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

USWA Technical Workers Clinic (UTECC)

Union Posting Deadline

09/15/2026

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].