Pharmacy Technician III

HealthPartners; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Program

Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

HealthPartners seeks a Pharmacy Technician III to assist in dispensing under a pharmacist, including IV sterile compounding per USP <797> and <800> standards. The role supports multiple sites with float between Maple Grove and nearby infusion locations, requiring adaptability to varying workflows.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of internal technician experience, MN registration, and PTCB or ExCPT certification, with strong math, computer, and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of Internal Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• Must be registered with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Technician certification required (PTCB or ExCPT).
• Valid driver’s license and insurability criteria met.
• Strong computer skills with Epic and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in timely, accurate dispensing of medications under a pharmacist.
• Perform IV sterile compounding and hazardous drug preparation per USP standards.
• Float between Park Nicollet Infusion Pharmacy sites as needed.
• Manage drug calculations, concentrations, and doses with accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Epic

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy calculations

Typing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Minnesota Board of Pharmacy registration

Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT)

Five+ years Internal Pharmacy Technician experience

Tools

EPIC

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

HealthPartners is looking to hire a Pharmacy Technician III to join our team!Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the timely and accurate dispensing of medications to patients in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Responsible for IV sterile compounding and hazardous drug preparation in compliance with USP <797> and USP <800> standards. This role requires knowledge of cleanroom practices, hazardous drug handling, and sterile compounding workflows. Experience in an infusion, oncology, hospital IV room, or similar sterile compounding environment is strongly preferred.

The position supports multiple sites and requires the ability to adapt to varying workflows, procedures, and operational needs. Flexibility to float between locations based on staffing and business needs is essential.

Work Schedule:

Day shift, standard business hours; No holidays or weekends. Float position supporting Park Nicollet Infusion Pharmacy locations at Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Maple Grove, Burnsville, and Saint Louis Park.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Five or more years (10,400+ hours) of Internal Pharmacy Technician experience is required.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• Must be registered with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Technician certification required. Certification as CPhT through either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet the insurability requirements relating to Park Nicollet’s motor vehicle violation criteria (Methodist Pharmacy and Burnsville Infusiononly).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills required including use of Epic and Microsoft Office products (e-mail, internet, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical products and performance of basic pharmaceutical calculations to obtain correct doses of medication.
• Must work 0.6 FTE or greater.
• Math aptitude is required. Ability to mathematically compute and convert drug concentrations and doses.
• Ability to type.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Time and task management, prioritizing, and organizational skill
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• IV preparation and hazardous drug compounding experience is preferred, rather than primarily retail pharmacy experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical products is desirable.
• Computer skills and familiarity with office software programs is desirable.
• Knowledge of automated dispensing products is desirable.

Benefits:

HealthPartners offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and much more!