Pharmacy Technician- St Josephs Hospital (casual hours)

Essentia Health•Brainerd, MN

1d•Onsite

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 may also include inventory control, non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, care of supplies and equipment, management of automation systems, and other tasks assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership. The posting describes Acute Care Levels I, II, and III, each with distinct education, experience, training, and certification requirements. Requirements vary by level and state. Level I includes employer-based training and certification pathways. Level II requires at least 1,040 hours of pharmacy technician experience and completion of department orientation plus specified training. Level III external hires must have at least 2,080 hours of experience, experience with Tier III qualifying work, and completion of the required certification or training program. Applicable state registration, certification, continuing education, and license-renewal requirements must be maintained.

Requirements

Requirements depend on the Acute Care level and state in which the employee works.
For Minnesota Level I, meet one of the listed Board of Pharmacy education or experience categories, or maintain continuous Minnesota registration as a pharmacist intern.
For North Dakota Level I, complete an ASHP-accredited academic program or complete, or be enrolled in, an ASHP-accredited on-the-job training program; the program must be completed and certification from a Board-approved national certification body obtained within 24 months of hire.
For Level I, obtain and maintain PTCB or NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through employer-based training within two years of hire, or meet the stated pharmacy-student pathway; a separate North Dakota pathway is described for those progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.
For Minnesota Level II, meet one of the listed Board of Pharmacy education or experience categories, or maintain continuous Minnesota registration as a pharmacist intern.
Level II requires a minimum of 1,040 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
Level II requires completion of 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.
Level II requires state registration in the state of employment before hire; the applicant must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent to register.
Float and casual positions, and regular staff from the Superior, Wisconsin location, require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Wisconsin locations may accept a pending registration application.
Level II requires CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA within one year of hire through employer-based training, or the stated pharmacy-student pathway; a separate North Dakota pathway is described for those progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Level II registration must be maintained immediately and certifications after two years of employment; continuing education and license renewal are required as specified by the state Board of Pharmacy.
Level III external hires require a minimum of 2,080 hours of pharmacy technician experience and experience with Tier III qualifying work.
Level III external hires must complete the required certification or Pharmacy Department training program for Tier III requirements within six months of hire. Specialty areas may require completion of the Core Sterile Compounding Training Program, immunizer, product certification authorization (tech-check-tech), medication histories, or regulatory support training within six months of hire.
Level III requires current PTCB or NHA CPhT certification unless the employee is currently enrolled as a pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program or meets the stated North Dakota pathway. Dual-position Interns or Pre-Interns do not need PTCB or NHA certification.
Level III employees must maintain registration and certification for the duration of employment, and complete continuing education and license renewal as required by the state Board of Pharmacy.

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 supplies and equipment.
Manage automation systems.
Complete other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.

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.

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