Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care- Superior Clinic

Essentia Health • Superior, WI

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician in Ambulatory Care is responsible for accurate computer entry and processing of prescriptions, preparation of unit dose medications, and non-sterile bulk compounding. The role also handles inventory control, care of supplies and equipment, accurate cash handling, in-person and telephone customer service, and resolution of customer service issues. The technician assists the pharmacist with daily departmental activities, including training new staff and pharmacy students, billing, record keeping, clerical functions, monthly audits, and other duties assigned by the pharmacist.

The posting describes three qualification levels. Level I requires state registration before hire and either pharmacy technician certification within two years of hire or current enrollment in an accredited Pharm.D. program, subject to the stated exceptions. Level II requires at least 1,040 hours of pharmacy technician experience and completion of department orientation plus one specified training program within six months of hire; certification or the stated student alternatives are also required. Level III requires at least 2,080 hours of pharmacy technician experience, recent Tier III qualifying work, completion of the applicable certification or training requirement, and current pharmacy technician certification. Registration, certification, continuing education, and license renewal must be maintained as applicable.

This is a 0.8 FTE position with a day/evening rotation. The posting states that weekends and holidays are not required and there is no call obligation. Compensation is $22.07–$32.81. Possible remote or hybrid work is mentioned, but no workplace arrangement is specified.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and have graduated from high school or attained a high school graduation equivalent, such as a GED, for registration.
• Obtain state pharmacy technician registration in the state of employment before hire. Positions and locations specified in the posting may require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin; Wisconsin locations may accept a pending registration application.
• For Minnesota locations, meet one of the listed Minnesota Board of Pharmacy education or experience pathways: qualifying continuous registration dating back before January 1, 2013; completion of a board-approved technician training program; completion of the Essentia Health employer-based training program within the specified timeframe; or continuous Minnesota pharmacist-intern registration.
• Maintain applicable registration, certification, continuing education, and license renewal for the duration of employment.
• Level I: Earn and maintain CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA within two years of hire through the employer-based training program, or be currently enrolled in an accredited Pharm.D. program. The stated dual Intern or Pre-Intern position exception applies.
• Level II: Have at least 1,040 hours of pharmacy technician experience; complete Pharmacy Department orientation; and complete either the Core Sterile Compounding Training Program or the Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program within six months of hire.
• Level II: Earn and maintain CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA within one year of hire, or meet one of the stated pharmacy student alternatives. The stated dual Intern or Pre-Intern position exception applies.
• Level III: Have at least 2,080 hours of pharmacy technician experience; experience within the past year with Tier III qualifying work; and completion of the required certification or Pharmacy Department training program for Tier III requirements within six months of hire.
• Level III: Hold current CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA and maintain applicable registration and certification.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED