Retail Pharmacy Technician- 2nd St Pharmacy

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care level positions to support timely dispensing, accurate labeling, and sterile/non-sterile product preparation in a hospital setting across Minnesota. The roles require registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy or pharmacy student status in an accredited Pharm.D.

program, with ongoing training and certification obligations. Positions include responsibilities for patient education, adherence to USP standards, and collaboration

Qualifications

• 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
• Certification/Licensure Required: State registration in the state of employment; 18+ age; high school diploma or equivalent; dual Minnesota/Wisconsin registration for Superior locations; ability to obtain PTCB or NHA certification within 2 years; may include Pharm.D. students
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the Board of Pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Assist in timely dispensing of medications with accurate labeling and regulatory compliance
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile products following USP 797/795 requirements
• Participate in clinical patient education and obtain accurate patient medical histories
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care and pharmacy department performance
• Maintain ongoing registrations and certifications as required

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Minnesota Board registration

PTCB/NHA certification prep

Education

Board-approved technician training program

Job description

Building Location

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department

2922400 RETAIL PHARMACY - DC 2ND ST

Job Description

This position will assist in the timely dispensing of medications to patients ensuring accurate labeling and in compliance with all legal requirements, regulatory agency standards, third party contracts and Essentia Health Policy and Procedures. This position is also responsible for the preparation of sterile products (including non-hazardous and hazardous) using appropriate aseptic technique while adhering to USP 797 requirements. It is also accountable for performing bulk compounding and packaging duties to ensure uninterrupted supply and in accordance with Board of Pharmacy rules, while adhering to USP 795 requirements for non-sterile and USP 797/800 for sterile products. This position will also participate in clinical patient education and the completion of accurate patient medical histories. In addition, this position will identify additional opportunities to improve patient care and offer suggestions to improve the performance of the pharmacy department.

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 to 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 to 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
• OR 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

FTE

0.1

Shift Rotation

Weekend Rotation (United States of America)

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union Posting Deadline

09/24/2026

Compensation Range

$21.08 - $31.62

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].