Pharmacy Technician - Acute Care I

Essentia Health•Fargo, ND

1d•$21 - $32

About The Position

Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. The role’s primary responsibilities include processing medications and interacting with and assisting all members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal medication use. 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. The posting includes education, experience, and certification requirements for Acute Care Levels I, II, and III. Requirements vary by level and state. For Level I, the employee must meet applicable Minnesota or North Dakota education or training requirements and, within two years of hire, earn and maintain CPhT certification through PTCB or NHA unless covered by one of the stated pharmacy-student exceptions. Level II additionally requires at least 1,040 hours of pharmacy technician experience and completion of department orientation and an applicable training program within six months of hire. Level III external hires must have at least 2,080 hours of pharmacy technician experience, Tier III qualifying work experience, and complete required Tier III training or certification within six months. Applicable state registration, certification, continuing education, and license renewal must be maintained as described in the posting. This is a full-time position (FTE 1) in the IV Pharmacy at the 32nd Avenue Hospital. The shift rotates among day, evening, and night. The posting states that weekends and call are not required; it does not specify holiday expectations. The listed compensation range is $21.08–$31.62.

Requirements

For Minnesota locations at Level I, meet one of the specified Minnesota Board of Pharmacy education or experience categories: continuous technician registration dating back before January 1, 2013; completion of a board-approved technician training program; completion of Essentia Health’s employer-based technician training program within one year of hire; or continuous Minnesota pharmacist-intern registration.
For North Dakota locations at Level I, complete an ASHP-accredited academic program, or complete or enroll in an ASHP-accredited on-the-job training program and complete it and obtain approved national certification within 24 months of hire.
At Level I, earn through employer-based training and maintain CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA within two years of hire, or be enrolled as a pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program; for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program is also stated as an alternative.
For Minnesota locations at Level II, meet one of the specified Minnesota Board of Pharmacy education or experience categories, including completion of Essentia Health’s employer-based technician training program within the first 90 days of employment, or continuous Minnesota pharmacist-intern registration.
At Level II, have a minimum of 1,040 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
At Level II, complete Pharmacy Department orientation and one of the specified department training programs within six months of hire: Core Sterile Compounding Training Program or Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program.
Before hire, hold state registration in the state of employment. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have graduated from high school or attained an equivalent credential to register.
For float and casual positions and regular staff from Superior, Wisconsin, sites, registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin is required. Wisconsin locations may accept a pending registration application.
At Level II, earn through employer-based training and maintain CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA within one year of hire, or be enrolled in an accredited Pharm.D. program; for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program is also stated as an alternative.
Maintain applicable registrations and certifications for the duration of employment, and complete continuing education and license renewal as required by the state Board of Pharmacy.
For Minnesota locations at Level III, meet one of the specified Minnesota Board of Pharmacy education or experience categories, including completion of Essentia Health’s employer-based technician training program within the first 90 days of employment, or continuous Minnesota pharmacist-intern registration.
For Level III external hires, have a minimum of 2,080 hours of pharmacy technician experience and experience with Tier III qualifying work.
For Level III external hires, complete required certification or the Pharmacy Department training program for Tier III requirements within six months of hire. Specialty areas require completion of applicable training or qualifications, such as sterile compounding, immunizer, product certification authorization (tech-check-tech), medication histories, or regulatory support, within six months of hire.
At Level III, hold current CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA unless currently enrolled in an accredited Pharm.D. program or, for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program. Pharmacy Technicians with a dual Intern or Pre-Intern position do not need PTCB or NHA certification.
Maintain applicable registrations and certifications for the duration of employment, and complete continuing education and license renewal as required by the state Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Process medications.
Interact with and assist members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal medication use.
Control inventory.
Perform non-sterile and/or sterile compounding.
Care for supplies and equipment.
Manage automation systems.
Perform other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental benefit options
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health