Pharmacy Technician- St Josephs Hospital

Essentia Health•Brainerd, MN

2d•$21 - $32

About The Position

Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. Primary responsibilities include processing medications and interacting with and assisting all members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal medication use. 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. The posting describes Acute Care Level I, II, and III qualifications. Requirements vary by level and location. Minnesota education requirements include qualifying prior technician registration, completion of a Board-approved technician training program, completion of Essentia Health’s employer-based technician training program within the stated time frame, or continuous registration as a Pharmacist Intern. North Dakota education requirements include completion of, or enrollment in, an ASHP-accredited program or on-the-job training program, with certification by an approved national certification body within the specified period. The position is based at St Josephs Medical Center, with an FTE of 0.9 and a day/evening rotation. The posting lists compensation of $21.08–$31.62 and states that weekend and holiday work and call obligations are not required. Possible remote/hybrid option is listed, but no specific arrangement is provided. Essentia Health describes benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; supplemental insurance options; a 401(k) plan with employer contributions; professional development, training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs; flexible scheduling; time off; and wellness resources. Benefit eligibility may vary.

Requirements

Meet applicable state education and registration requirements for the level and work location.
For Level II, have a minimum of 1,040 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
For Level II, complete Pharmacy Department Orientation and one specified Pharmacy Department training program within six months of hire.
For an external Level III hire, have a minimum of 2,080 hours of pharmacy technician experience and experience with Tier III qualifying work.
For an external Level III hire, complete required Tier III certification or training within six months of hire; specialty-area requirements may include sterile compounding, immunizer, product certification authorization (tech-check-tech), medication histories, or regulatory support.
Meet applicable state registration requirements before hire; registration requirements include being at least 18 years old and having graduated from high school or attained an equivalent for registration.
Earn and maintain CPhT certification through PTCB or NHA within the stated period for the applicable level, unless qualifying as a currently enrolled Pharm.D. student or under the stated North Dakota exception.
Maintain required registration(s) and certification(s) 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.
Manage inventory.
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.