Outpatient Retail Pharmacy Technician Senior

Allina Health•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a pharmacy technician, you ensure patient safety by accurately preparing and dispensing medications. Your efficiency in managing inventory and processing prescriptions allows pharmacists to focus on patient care. By providing excellent customer service and medication guidance, you enhance patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans. This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per two-week pay period) with 8-hour day/evening shifts and occasional weekends, related to Central Warehousing Purchasing and Distribution. The role requires successfully passing a pre-employment drug test and DHS fingerprinting. The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist, providing basic prescription filling, inventory management, customer service, and basic compounding. They may also assist with other pharmacy projects and advanced dispensing, and provide backup for lead technicians and pharmacy buyers. Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
Prior experience as a Pharmacy Technician or Prior healthcare experience
Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required (NHA or PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED
Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program

Responsibilities

Order entry into pharmacy management software
Fulfilment of reviewed orders
Final dispense according to disposition
Reduces audit risk through proper checks including, but not limited to, DAW, days supply, NDC validation, dates of service, discrete directions and other standard practices
Prepares oral extemporaneous products
Performs bulk compounding
Provides service to internal and external customers
Greets patients, employees and staff in a timely and courteous manner
Obtains needed information through direct patient contact to support prescription filling
Advocates for patients by searching for manufacturer and foundation copay assistance
Inventory Management – receipt and restock of wholesaler orders, transfer of medications to internal pharmacies
Medication picking in support of prescription filling
Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment
Restocks automated dispensing robots
Assists with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies
Complete and document quality assurance activities
Monitors expiration dating
Performs cleaning
Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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Employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives.
Community involvement and volunteering events.