Pharmacy Technician - Acute Care I

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

81d • $20 - $31

About The Position

Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. Primary responsibilities of this role include processing medications and interacting with and assisting all members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal medication use. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience
• Completion of Pharmacy Department's Orientation
• Completion of one of the Essentia Pharmacy Department training programs within 6 months of hire
• State registration in the state in which they will be working
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school graduation or equivalent (e.g. GED)
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy

Nice To Haves

• Experience 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

Responsibilities

• Processing medications
• Interacting with and assisting all members of the healthcare team
• Inventory control
• Non-sterile and/or sterile compounding
• Care of supplies and equipment
• Management of automation systems
• Other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous time off
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees