Pharmacy Technician I

Children’s Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

8d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. In addition, the Pharmacy Technician I is expected to collect and input prescriptions (new and refill) and patient information. Technicians must be internally trained in a task prior to being able to perform the task on their own. Once technician achieves proficiency in a task, it is expected the technician will train new staff. Must be able to multi-task and perform repetitive tasks accurately.

Requirements

• License/Certification/Registration required? Yes
• Active technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy OR active registration as a pharmacy intern in the state of MN with active enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy is required.
• For newly registered technicians/registered interns without Tech 240 certification, you will need to complete 240 hours of theoretical and practical training on-site within twelve months of hire.
• Education: High school graduate or equivalent, required
• Team Player
• Commitment to learning
• Detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize and focus
• Time management
• Strong work ethic
• Proficient with technology - computer
• Strong interpersonal communication skills - written and verbal
• Reliable and dependable
• Ability to be agile in an everchanging environment, based upon patient needs

Nice To Haves

• Certified as a pharmacy technician (CPhT) is preferred, but not required.
• Active registration as a pharmacy intern in the state of MN with active enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy may be accepted in lieu of CPhT certification.
• Pharmacy technician experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions.
• Collect and input prescriptions (new and refill) and patient information.
• Technicians must be internally trained in a task prior to being able to perform the task on their own.
• Once technician achieves proficiency in a task, it is expected the technician will train new staff.
• Must be able to multi-task and perform repetitive tasks accurately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED