Pharmacy Technician - Baxter North Retail

Essentia Health • Baxter, MN

2d • $21 - $32

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

• Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience
• Completion of Pharmacy Department's Orientation
• Completion of Core Sterile Compounding Training Program OR Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program within 6 months of hire
• State registration in the state in which they will be working is required before hire
• At least 18 years of age
• Graduated from high school or attained high school graduation equivalent (e.g. GED) for registration
• Float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Currently 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
• Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the State registration as a Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification.

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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental options
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous time off
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

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