Pharmacy Technician I

Children's Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Children's Minnesota is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I (Inpatient) to assist pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions. The role involves collecting patient information and handling tasks under supervision. Applicants should possess active pharmacy registration in Minnesota and must have a high school diploma. This entry-level position provides a supportive team environment that encourages learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy required.
• Certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) preferred but not required.
• Pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist a registered pharmacist with support activities.
• Collect and input new and refill prescriptions.
• Train new staff once proficient.

Skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Strong interpersonal communication

Commitment to learning

Agility in changing environment

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

The pharmacy department at Children’s Minnesota is staffed by registered pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians with specialized training in pediatric pharmacy. Our inpatient pharmacists perform daily rounds with providers and are essential partners in providing state-of-the-art pediatric comprehensive medication management services, pharmacy automation, IV production and compounding services. Children's pharmacists provide medication education, consultation and specialized drug information services, as well as participating in educational and outreach programs. We provide 24-hour inpatient operations services along with 16-hour decentral pharmacist coverage. Our inpatient decentral team includes trained subspecialists in neonatal, pediatric and cardiovascular critical care, including cardiac transplant, pediatric medicine, oncology, neuroscience, emergency medicine (including Level I trauma services) and research. Our pharmacists are also essential partners in the ambulatory setting, providing pediatric pharmacy services for home infusion, retail pharmacy, oncology clinic/infusion center and hemophilia treatment center, as well as medication therapy management (MTM) within our primary and specialty care clinics. We are committed to training the next generation of pediatric pharmacy professionals through mentoring of pharmacy students and post-doctoral training in our robust residency program, which includes post-graduate year one (PGY1) and two (PGY2) residencies in pediatrics and pharmacogenomics. We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect. We embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician I assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. In addition, the Pharmacy Technician I is expected to collect and input prescriptions (new and refill) and patient information. Technicians must be internally trained in a task prior to being able to perform the task on their own. Once technician achieves proficiency in a task, it is expected the technician will train new staff. Must be able to multi-task and perform repetitive tasks accurately.

License/Certification/Registration required? Yes

Active technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy OR active registration as a pharmacy intern in the state of MN with active enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy is required. For newly registered technicians/registered interns without Tech 240 certification, you will need to complete 240 hours of theoretical and practical training on-site within twelve months of hire.

Certified as a pharmacy technician (CPhT) is preferred, but not required.

Active registration as a pharmacy intern in the state of MN with active enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy may be accepted in lieu of CPhT certification.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent, required
  
  

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician experience, preferred
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Team Player
• Commitment to learning
• Detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize and focus
• Time management
• Strong work ethic
• Proficient with technology - computer
• Strong interpersonal communication skills - written and verbal
• Reliable and dependable
• Ability to be agile in an everchanging environment, based upon patient needs
  
  

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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