Pharmacy Technician

Essentia Health•Detroit Lakes, MN

3d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the accurate computer entry and processing of prescriptions, preparing unit dose medications, and non-sterile bulk compounding. Job duties also include inventory control, care of supplies and equipment, accurate cash handling, customer service, both in person and over the telephone, and the resolution of customer service issues. Assists the pharmacist in all aspects of the daily departmental activities, including training of new staff and pharmacy students, billing, record keeping and other clerical functions, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist.

Requirements

If working in a MN location, must meet one of these three education/experience categories as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy: Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January 1st, 2013, Completion of a board-approved technician training program, or Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within one year of date of hire OR Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern
Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school or attained high school graduation equivalent (e.g. GED) for registration
All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin
All Wisconsin locations: may provide a "pending" application for registration
Earns, through employer-based training program, and maintains Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) within 2 years of hire OR Be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program
Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification.
Must maintain registration(s) (immediately) and certification(s) (post one year of employment) for the duration of employment
Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy
Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience (for Level II)
Completion of Pharmacy Department's Orientation AND one of the following Essentia Pharmacy Department training programs within 6 months of hire: Core Sterile Compounding Training Program, Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program (for Level II)
Minimum of 2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience (for Level III)
Experience (within the past year) with Tier III qualifying work (for Level III)
Completion of required certification or Pharmacy Department’s Training Program for Tier III requirements within 6 months of date of hire (for Level III)
Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is Minnesota (for Level III)
Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is in Wisconsin (may provide a "pending" registration) (for Level III)
Possess a current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) (for Level III)

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within first 90 days of employment (for Level II and III)
Completion of required certification or Pharmacy Department’s Training Program for Tier III requirements within 6 months of date of hire (for Level III)