Pharmacy Technician - Retail 2nd St Pharmacy

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician is an integral part of the pharmacy team at Essentia Pharmacy. The role primarily involves processing prescriptions and interacting with and assisting customers to ensure a positive experience. Duties may also include inventory control, non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, caring for supplies and equipment, managing automation systems, and other duties assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.

The posting describes requirements for Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Technician Levels I, II, and III. Requirements vary by level and location. They include applicable state registration, education or training as required by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy for Minnesota locations, and continuing education and license renewal as required by the relevant state Board of Pharmacy. Level II requires at least 1,040 hours of pharmacy technician experience, department orientation, and completion of a specified training program within six months of hire. Level III requires at least 2,080 hours of pharmacy technician experience, recent Tier III qualifying work, and completion of required certification or training within six months of hire.

The position is listed at Building B – St Marys Medical Center, in Retail Pharmacy – DC 2nd St. It has a day/evening rotation, no call obligation, and no weekend or holiday work indicated. The listed compensation range is $22.07–$32.81. Essentia Health describes benefits including insurance coverage, retirement contributions, training and education support, flexible scheduling, time off, and wellness resources; benefit eligibility may vary.

Requirements

• For Minnesota locations, meet one of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy education or experience categories: prior pharmacy technician experience with continuous Minnesota registration dating to before January 1, 2013; completion of a board-approved technician training program; completion of Essentia Health’s employer-based technician training program within the stated level-specific period; or continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern.
• Before hire, obtain state registration in the state where the employee will work. Applicants must be at least 18 and have graduated from high school or attained a high school equivalent such as a GED to register.
• Float and casual positions, and regular staff from Superior, Wisconsin locations, require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Wisconsin locations may accept a pending registration application.
• For Level I, earn and maintain CPhT certification through PTCB or NHA within two years of hire, or be currently enrolled in an accredited Pharm.D. program. The posting provides an exception to this certification requirement for Pharmacy Technicians with a dual Intern or Pre-Intern position.
• For Level II, have at least 1,040 hours of pharmacy technician experience; complete 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.
• For Level II, earn and maintain CPhT certification through PTCB or NHA within one year of hire, or meet the stated pharmacy student alternative; North Dakota locations may accept progression toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program. The posting provides an exception for dual Intern or Pre-Intern positions.
• For Level III, have at least 2,080 hours of pharmacy technician experience and experience within the past year with Tier III qualifying work; complete required Tier III certification or Pharmacy Department training within six months of hire.
• For Level III, hold current CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA and maintain required registration and certification for the duration of employment.
• Maintain required registrations and certifications for the duration of employment, and complete ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions.
• Interact with and assist customers to ensure a positive pharmacy experience.
• Perform inventory control.
• Perform non-sterile and/or sterile compounding.
• Care for supplies and equipment.
• Manage automation systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.
• Complete applicable pharmacy department orientation and training programs, and maintain required registrations, certifications, continuing education, and license renewals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus 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

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