Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Care - Retail Pharmacy (Casual)

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

3d • $22 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. Primary responsibilities of this role include processing prescriptions and interacting with and assisting customers to ensure a positive experience with Essentia Pharmacy. Job duties also include inventory control, non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, care of supplies and equipment, management of automation systems, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.

Requirements

• 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 2 years of hire OR Be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program
• 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
• 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
• Minimum of 2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience
• Experience (within the past year) 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
• Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is Minnesota
• Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is in Wisconsin (may provide a "pending" registration)
• All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin
• Possess a current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Must maintain registration(s) and certification(s) for the duration of employment

Responsibilities

• Processing prescriptions
• Interacting with and assisting customers
• Inventory control
• Non-sterile and/or sterile compounding
• Care of supplies and equipment
• Management of automation systems
• Other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED