Pharmacy Technician II

Fairview Health Services; Princeton (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician II to join their team in Princeton. This role involves providing comprehensive pharmacy services under the supervision of a pharmacist, ensuring patients receive their medications safely and accurately. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with a focus on collaboration and decision-making in a medical environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic setting, contributing to patient care and operational objectives while engaging in continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Participation in Fairview 403(b) plan

Earn Sick and Safe Time

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Eligible to register as Pharmacy Technician with MN State Board.
• Must become nationally certified within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely medication dispensing.
• Maintain IV hoods and clean rooms per specifications.
• Support training of new pharmacy trainees.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Decision-Making

Collaboration

Education

Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Job description

Job Overview

Are you a trained or certified Pharmacy Technician?

Fairview are looking for you to join an excellent team over at our Princeton location!

Under the direction of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for day-to-day comprehensive pharmacy technician services in a sophisticated medical environment. This may include unit dose dispensing technology and sterile medication compounding. The Technician II will strategically use interpersonal, customer service, decision-making and collaboration skills to support and influence operational objectives.

Location: Fairview Northland Medical Center, Princeton MN

Hours: Casual hours bi-weekly

Schedule: day, one weekend per month

Responsibilities:

• 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 accurately, 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.

Required Experience

• At least 3 months technician experience in a pharmacy.

License/Certification/Registration

• Eligible to become registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MN State Board of Pharmacy and become certified with the PTCB.
• 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).

Preferred Education

• 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 pharmacy.

Benefit Overview

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

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