Pharmacy Technician - Retail

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,696 - 45,212; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO/Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, MN is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team. You will provide exceptional customer service, prepare and dispense medications, and handle various pharmacy administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess an active technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and have strong communication skills.

This role offers a competitive hourly wage between $24.46 and $32.82, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision. Join Fairview and make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Active technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications and supplies.
• Verify insurance and handle cash register transactions.
• Assist in inventory control and maintain pharmacy organization.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmacy software

Cash handling

Inventory management

Education

High School

GED

Pharmacy technician program

Job description

Job Overview

Location: MHealth Clinics and Surgery Center, Minneapolis MN

Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly

Schedule: day/evening/night, every other weekend

Provide and promote exceptional customer service, assist in preparing and dispensing medications and supplies, enter new and refill prescriptions in the computer system, work with physician offices to obtain refill requests, handle cash register transactions, receive patient prescriptions, unpack/verify stock-to-invoices and help maintain the pharmacy in proper order.

Responsibilities

• Receive prescriptions from patients and gather appropriate information per department policy. Assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications and supplies as assigned, including counting, pouring, and labeling prescriptions.
• Verify insurance and resolve issues in a manner that will serve the customer’s needs. Address third party prescription questions, which may include prior authorizations, vacation supplies, dose changes, price check and drug utilization review.
• Process new and refill prescriptions in the computer system quickly and accurately; including entering refill authorization requests and entering and calculating complex prescriptions such as compounds and injectables.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the computer system. Utilize the reporting system as necessary. Process manual prescriptions including EZ‑DME, breast pumps and Worker’s Compensation, in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Complete special orders to meet customers’ needs.
• Respond to internal and external customer questions and concerns in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Handle cash register transactions quickly and accurately.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by the manager.
• Duties may include scheduling, maintaining pharmacy software and automation systems, bookkeeping activities, onsite training of staff and acting as a primary resource for problem solving.
• Perform under the direction of the Pharmacist to assist with identifying and resolving patient specific medication related issues in the patient’s best interest.
• Provide training to new and current staff on areas of expertise including computer/software, insurance plans and problems that may occur, customer service, and other processes.
• Under the direction of the pharmacist, prepare drug therapy for patients in an accurate and timely fashion in accordance with all legal requirements, regulatory agencies, and Fairview Policy.
• Deliver medications, supplies and equipment to patient care areas and other clinical areas as appropriate.
• Assist in the maintenance of pharmacy to reflect a clean and well‑stocked condition daily
• Ensure each product has a POS shelf label
• Assist in inventory control functions
• Record invoices in department inventory control/invoice records
• Maintain stock of inventory in assigned areas
• Receive, unpack, and check incoming stock against invoices and place into inventory
• Process recalls and returns when necessary
• Help in the maintenance of pharmacy billing records

Required Qualifications

• High School or
• GED
• Active technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved pharmacy technician program
• One to three years retail and/or pharmacy experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Additional information available at https://www.fairview.org/benefits/afscme

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

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

$24.46- $32.82 Hourly