Outpatient Retail Pharmacy Technician

Allina Health • Saint Paul, MN

2d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:
Casual (0.0 FTE)
8-hour day/evening shifts
Occasional weekends
Preferred 1+ year of pharmacy technician experience

Meet our Care Team members: Pharmacy Tech

The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist. Provides basic prescription filling, inventory management and customer service. May assists with other pharmacy projects.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of pharmacy technician experience
• High school diploma or GED

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.
• 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.
• Technician will routinely complete the following responsibilities to manage and support drug distribution
• Inventory Management – receipt and restock of wholesaler orders, transfer of medications to internal pharmacies.
• Medication picking in support of prescription filling.
• Restocks automated dispensing robots.
• May troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment.
• May assist 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED