Pharmacy Technician- St Josephs Hospital
About The Position
Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. The role processes medications and interacts with and assists members of the healthcare team to support optimal medication use. Duties include inventory control, non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, care of supplies and equipment, management of automation systems, and other duties assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership. The posting describes Acute Care Level I, II, and III qualification pathways. Requirements vary by level and work location, and include applicable education or training, state registration, experience, and certification. Level II and III roles have additional experience and training requirements. Pharmacy technicians must maintain applicable registrations and certifications and complete continuing education and license renewal as required by the state Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements
- For Minnesota locations, meet an eligible education or experience pathway: qualifying prior continuous Minnesota pharmacy technician registration dating back to before January 1, 2013; completion of a board-approved technician training program; completion of Essentia Health's employer-based technician training program within the specified timeframe; or continuous Minnesota registration as a Pharmacist Intern.
- For North Dakota locations, complete an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists-accredited academic program, or complete or enroll in an accredited on-the-job training program and complete it and obtain certification from a Board-approved national certification body within 24 months of hire.
- For Acute Care Level I, earn and maintain CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA through the employer-based training program 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 an option.
- For Acute Care Level II, have at least 1,040 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
- For Acute Care 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.
- For Acute Care Level II, obtain state registration before hire; registration requires being at least 18 and having graduated from high school or attained an equivalent credential.
- For Acute Care Level II, earn and maintain CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA within one year of hire through the employer-based training program, or meet the stated pharmacy-student or North Dakota Pharm.D. pathway.
- For Acute Care Level III external hires, have at least 2,080 hours of pharmacy technician experience and experience with Tier III qualifying work.
- For Acute Care Level III external hires, complete the required certification or Pharmacy Department Tier III training program within six months of hire; specialty areas may require completion of the relevant program, such as sterile compounding, immunizer, product certification authorization (tech-check-tech), medication histories, or regulatory support.
- For Acute Care Level III, hold current CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA unless enrolled in an accredited Pharm.D. program or, for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.
- Maintain applicable state registration(s) and certification(s) for the duration of employment, and complete continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.
- Float and casual positions, and regular staff from Superior, Wisconsin, require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Wisconsin locations may accept a pending registration application.
- A Pharmacy Technician with a dual Intern or Pre-Intern position does not need PTCB or NHA certification.
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 insurance options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Professional development, training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous time off
- Wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
