Pharmacy Technician - Retail 2nd St Pharmacy

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee training programs

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Essentia Health is hiring Pharmacy Technicians for ambulatory care with on-the-job training and a clear path to certification. The role emphasizes prescription processing, customer service, and inventory control across multiple care settings.

Applicants should complete board-approved technician training and Essentia Health’s internal training within 90 days, while maintaining Minnesota (and possibly Wisconsin) registration. Flexible option and ongoing development are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
• Orientation and one of the Essentia Pharmacy Department training programs within 6 months of hire.
• Carry out core sterile compounding, prescription billing and synchronization training as required.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions and assist customers to ensure a positive experience.
• Manage inventory and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Handle non-sterile and/or sterile compounding tasks as directed by the pharmacist.
• Operate automation systems and participate in continuous education.
• Support pharmacy leadership with daily operations and quality assurance.

Education

Board-approved technician training program

Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within first 90 days

Minnesota Board of Pharmacy registration requirement

Job description

Building Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department: 2922400 RETAIL PHARMACY - DC 2ND ST

Job Description: Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. Primary responsibilities of this role include processing prescriptions and interacting with and assisting customers to ensure a positive experience with Essentia Pharmacy. Job duties also include inventory control, non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, care of supplies and equipment, management of automation systems, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.

Education Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care Level I (On The Job Training)

Educational Requirements

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January 1st, 2013.
• Completion of a board-approved technician training program.
• Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within one year of date of hire OR Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern.

Certification / Licensure Required

Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school or attained high school graduation equivalent (e.g. GED) for registration.

All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. All Wisconsin locations: may provide a \"pending\" application for registration.

Earns, through employer-based training program, and maintains Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) within 2 years of hire OR Be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program. NOTE: Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification. Must maintain registration(s) (immediately) and certification(s) (post one year of employment) for the duration of employment. Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care Level II Educational Requirement

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January 1st, 2013.
• Completion of a board-approved technician training program.
• Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within first 90 days of employment OR Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
• Completion of Pharmacy Department's Orientation AND one of the following Essentia Pharmacy Department training programs within 6 months of hire:
• Core Sterile Compounding Training Program
• Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program.

Certification/Licensure Requirements

• Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required.
• The applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school or attained high school graduation equivalent (e.g. GED) for registration.
• All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• All Wisconsin locations: may provide a \"pending\" application for registration.
• Earns, through employer-based training program, and maintains Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) within 1 year of hire; OR be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited · Pharm.D. program; OR for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.
• NOTE: Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification.
• Must maintain registration(s) (immediately) and certification(s) (post two years of employment) for the duration of employment.
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care Level III Educational Requirement

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January 1st, 2013.
• Completion of a board-approved technician training program.
• Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within first 90 days of employment.
• Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
• Experience (within the past year) with Tier III qualifying work Completion of required certification or Pharmacy Department’s Training Program for Tier III requirements within 6 months of date of hire.

Certification/Licensure Requirements

• Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is Minnesota.
• Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is in Wisconsin (may provide a \"pending\" registration).
• All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• Possess a current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Must maintain registration(s) and certification(s) for the duration of employment.
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications: FTE: 0 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: USWA Technical Workers Clinic (UTECC) Union Posting Deadline: 11/2/2026 Compensation Range: $22.07 - $32.81

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
• Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.