Pharmacy Technician- St Josephs Hospital

Essentia Health•Brainerd, MN

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 ensure optimal medication use. Duties also 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 location, and may include pharmacy technician experience, completion of department training programs, state registration, and national certification. The role is based at St Josephs Medical Center, in the Hospital Pharmacy department, with a 0.9 FTE and a day/evening rotation.

Requirements

For Acute Care Level I in Minnesota, meet one of the listed education/experience categories: qualifying prior continuous Minnesota technician registration dating back before January 1, 2013; completion of a board-approved technician training program; completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within one year of hire; or continuous registration as a Minnesota Pharmacist Intern.
For Acute Care Level I in North Dakota, successfully complete an ASHP-accredited academic program, or complete or enroll in an ASHP-accredited on-the-job training program and obtain certification from a Board-approved national certification body within 24 months of hire.
For Acute Care Level I, earn and maintain PTCB or NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through employer-based training 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 listed.
For Acute Care Level II in Minnesota, meet one of the listed education/experience categories: qualifying prior continuous Minnesota technician registration dating back before January 1, 2013; completion of a board-approved technician training program; completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within the first 90 days of employment; or continuous registration as a Minnesota Pharmacist Intern.
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 either the Core Sterile Compounding Training Program or the Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program within six months of hire.
For Acute Care Level II, obtain state registration in the state of employment before hire. Applicants must be at least 18 and have graduated from high school or attained an equivalent such as a GED to register.
For Acute Care Level II, float and casual positions and regular staff from Superior, Wisconsin sites require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Wisconsin locations may accept a pending registration application.
For Acute Care Level II, earn and maintain PTCB or NHA CPhT certification through employer-based training within one year 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 listed.
For Acute Care Level II, maintain required registrations immediately and certifications after two years of employment for the duration of employment, and complete continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.
For Acute Care Level III in Minnesota, meet one of the listed education/experience categories: qualifying prior continuous Minnesota technician registration dating back before January 1, 2013; completion of a board-approved technician training program; completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within the first 90 days of employment; or continuous registration as a Minnesota Pharmacist Intern.
For external Acute Care Level III hires, have at least 2,080 hours of pharmacy technician experience and experience with Tier III qualifying work.
For external Acute Care Level III hires, complete the certification or Pharmacy Department training program required for Tier III within six months of hire. Specialty-area requirements may include core sterile compounding, immunizer, product certification authorization (tech-check-tech), medication histories, or regulatory support.
For Acute Care Level III, hold current PTCB or NHA CPhT certification unless 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 listed.
Maintain required registrations and certifications for the duration of employment, and complete continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.
Pharmacy technicians with a dual Intern or Pre-Intern position do not need PTCB or NHA certification.

Responsibilities

Process medications.
Interact with and assist members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal medication use.
Perform inventory control.
Perform non-sterile and/or sterile compounding.
Care for pharmacy supplies and equipment.
Manage automation systems.
Perform other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.