Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care- Superior Clinic

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

4d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for accurate computer entry and processing of prescriptions, preparing unit dose medications, and non-sterile bulk compounding. The role also includes inventory control, care of supplies and equipment, accurate cash handling, and customer service in person and by telephone, including resolving customer service issues. The technician assists the pharmacist with daily departmental activities, including training new staff and pharmacy students, billing, record keeping, other clerical functions, monthly audits, and other duties assigned by the pharmacist. The posting describes Level I, II, and III qualification pathways. Level I requires applicable Minnesota education or experience criteria for Minnesota locations, state registration before hire, and CPhT certification within two years of hire unless an eligible pharmacy student or dual-position intern/pre-intern exception applies. 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 additionally requires at least 2,080 hours of technician experience, recent Tier III qualifying work, completion of applicable Tier III training, and current CPhT certification. Registration, certification, continuing education, and license renewal must be maintained as applicable to the level and work location. This position is 0.8 FTE, has a day/evening rotation, and is based at Superior Clinic. Weekends, holidays, and call are not required.

Requirements

For Minnesota locations, meet one of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy education or experience categories: continuous Minnesota pharmacy technician registration dating from before January 1, 2013; completion of a board-approved technician training program; or completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within the applicable time frame. Continuous Minnesota registration as a pharmacist intern is also listed as an alternative.
Obtain state pharmacy technician registration before hire in the state of work. Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent to register.
Superior, Wisconsin location float, casual, and regular staff must register in both Minnesota and Wisconsin; Wisconsin locations may accept a pending registration application.
Maintain required registration and certification for the duration of employment and complete continuing education and license renewal required by the state Board of Pharmacy.
For Level I, earn and maintain CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA within two years of hire through employer-based training, unless currently enrolled in an accredited Pharm.D. program or covered by the dual-position intern/pre-intern exception.
For Level II, have at least 1,040 hours of pharmacy technician experience and complete Pharmacy Department orientation and one of the specified training programs within six months of hire.
For Level II, earn and maintain CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA within one year of hire, unless currently enrolled in an accredited Pharm.D. program, eligible under the stated North Dakota pathway, or covered by the dual-position intern/pre-intern exception.
For Level III, have at least 2,080 hours of pharmacy technician experience and experience within the past year with Tier III qualifying work.
For Level III, complete required certification or the Pharmacy Department training program for Tier III requirements within six months of hire.
For Level III, possess current CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA and maintain required registration and certification.

Responsibilities

Accurately enter and process prescriptions in the computer system.
Prepare unit dose medications and perform non-sterile bulk compounding.
Control inventory and care for supplies and equipment.
Handle cash accurately.
Provide in-person and telephone customer service and resolve customer service issues.
Assist the pharmacist with daily departmental activities.
Train new staff and pharmacy students.
Assist with billing, record keeping, clerical functions, and monthly audits.
Perform other duties as assigned by the pharmacist.