Pharmacy Technician (Casual)

Essentia Health • Brainerd, MN

11d • $21 - $31

About The Position

Is responsible for the accurate preparation of IV solutions, sterile injectable products, and sterile and non-sterile extemporaneous preparations. Job duties also include unit-dose preparations; inventory control; medication delivery, distribution, and storage; care of supplies and equipment; and management of automated medication dispensing systems. 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 Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within one year of date of hire Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern
• If working in a ND location, must meet one of these two education requirements, as defined by the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy: Successful completion of an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited academic program Completion of, or be enrolled in, an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited on-the-job training program. Program must be completed and must have obtained certification by a national certification body approved by the Board of Pharmacy within 24 months of hire. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is an approved certification body
• 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; OR for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program
• Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience
• 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
• Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required. The applicant must to 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 1 year of hire; OR be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program; OR for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program
• Minimum of 2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience
• Experience with Tier III qualifying work
• Completion of required certification or Pharmacy Department’s Training Program for Tier III requirements within 6 months of date of hire.
• For Tier III specialty areas: Completion of Pharmacy Department’s Core Sterile Compounding Training Program, immunizer, product certification authorization (tech-check-tech), medication histories, or regulatory support within 6 months of date of hire.
• Possess current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) unless currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program or for ND locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Responsibilities

• Accurate preparation of IV solutions, sterile injectable products, and sterile and non-sterile extemporaneous preparations.
• Unit-dose preparations
• Inventory control
• Medication delivery, distribution, and storage
• Care of supplies and equipment
• Management of automated medication dispensing systems
• 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.

Benefits

• At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
• Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
• For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees