Pharmacy Technician II

Fairview Health Services; Princeton (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II for their Princeton location. The role involves ensuring accurate medication dispensing under the direction of a pharmacist and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Candidates must be eligible for register and certification, bringing strong customer service and decision-making skills to the team.

Benefits

Participation in the Fairview 403(b) plan

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Eligible for MN State Board of Pharmacy registration.
• Nationally certified or must become certified within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate medication dispensing with care providers.
• Process prescriptions and maintain IV hoods or isolators.
• Participate in quality assurance and training of new trainees.

Skills

Customer service

Decision-making

Collaboration

Education

Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program

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.

RequiredExperience

• 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).

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 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

$23.61-$33.34 Hourly