Pharmacy Technician II

Fairview Health Services; Burnsville (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Ridges Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Tech II to provide comprehensive pharmacy services, ensuring accurate medication dispensing and compliance with legal requirements. The role requires strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, along with pharmacy technician experience. Fairview offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• At least 3 months pharmacy technician experience in a complex pharmacy or healthcare environment.
• Eligible to become registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MN State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely medication dispensing under pharmacist's direction.
• Maintain IV hoods and clean rooms according to specifications.
• Support training of new trainees.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Pharmacy Tech II. Under the direction of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for day-to-day comprehensive pharmacy technician services in a complex medical environment. This may include unit dose dispensing technology and sterile medication compounding.

The Pharmacy Technician will skillfully use interpersonal, customer service, problem solving and collaboration skills to support and influence operational objectives.

• Partner with care providers and pharmacists to ensure that patient receives the needed medication accurately, safely, in accordance with all legal requirements and policies and in a professional and timely manner.
• Under the direction of the pharmacist, receive prescription/orders from electronic medical record, process manually or using the appropriate computer system and protocols, prepare drug therapy and/or dispense medication in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with all legal, regulatory agency and Fairview requirements.
• Maintain the IV hoods or isolators, clean room, ante room according to manufacturer’s specifications and regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Coordinate ordering, delivery of medications, supplies and equipment to patients and clinical areas as requested.
• Participate in regulatory, quality assurance and process improvement activities and other projects as assigned.
• Support the training of new trainees.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

• • Communicates in a respective manner.
  • Ensures a safe, secure environment.

• Fulfills all organizational requirements
  • Completes all required learning relevant to the role
  • Complies with all relevant laws, regulation and policies

RequiredEducation

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience

• At least 3 months pharmacy technician experience in a complex pharmacy or healthcare environment.

License/Certification/Registration

• Eligible to become registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MN State Board of Pharmacy and eligible to become certified with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
• Nationally certified or become certified within 12 months of employment. Certifying exams must have National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accreditation, with examples including, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam and The Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).

PreferredEducation

• Completion of an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program

Preferred Experience

• At least 1 year of pharmacy technician experience in a complex pharmacy or healthcare environment.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www..fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

$23.61-$33.34 Hourly