Pharmacy Technician- St Josephs Hospital (casual hours)

Essentia Health • Brainerd, MN

2d • $21 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. The role’s primary responsibilities include processing medications and interacting with and assisting members of the healthcare team to support optimal medication use. Other duties include inventory control, non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, caring for supplies and equipment, managing automation systems, and completing other duties assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.

The posting describes Acute Care Level I, II, and III qualifications. Requirements vary by level and location. They include applicable state registration and education or training pathways, pharmacy technician experience for Levels II and III, and required training or certification. Level I technicians must earn and maintain PTCB or NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification within two years of hire through an employer-based training program, unless an eligible pharmacy-student exception applies. Level II technicians must complete required orientation and training, and earn and maintain certification within one year of hire unless an eligible exception applies. Level III technicians must meet the applicable experience and Tier III training requirements and maintain current certification unless an eligible exception applies. Ongoing registration, certification, continuing education, and license renewal are required as applicable.

Requirements

• For Minnesota locations, meet an applicable Minnesota Board of Pharmacy education or experience pathway: qualifying continuous technician registration dating back 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 time frame for the level; or continuous Minnesota pharmacist-intern registration.
• For North Dakota locations, meet the applicable education requirement: successful completion of an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists-accredited academic program, or completion of or enrollment in an ASHP-accredited on-the-job training program, with program completion and certification by a Board-approved national certification body within 24 months of hire.
• Level I: Earn and maintain PTCB or NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the employer-based training program within two years of hire, unless currently enrolled in an accredited Pharm.D. program or eligible for the North Dakota pharmacy-program exception.
• Level II: Minimum of 1,040 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
• Level II: Complete Pharmacy Department Orientation and one of the department’s qualifying training programs within six months of hire: Core Sterile Compounding Training Program or Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program.
• Before hire, have state registration in the state of employment. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have graduated from high school or attained an equivalent credential to register.
• Float and casual positions, and regular staff from the Superior, Wisconsin site, require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Wisconsin locations may accept a pending registration application.
• Level II: Earn and maintain PTCB or NHA CPhT certification through the employer-based training program within one year of hire, unless an applicable pharmacy-student or North Dakota exception applies.
• Maintain applicable registration and certification for the duration of employment; complete continuing education and license renewal as required by the state Board of Pharmacy.
• Level III external hires: Minimum of 2,080 hours of pharmacy technician experience, experience with Tier III qualifying work, and completion of required Tier III certification or training within six months of hire.
• Level III specialty-area requirements may include completion within six months of hire of the Core Sterile Compounding Training Program, immunizer training, product certification authorization (tech-check-tech), medication histories, or regulatory support.
• Level III: Possess current PTCB or NHA CPhT certification unless currently enrolled in an accredited Pharm.D. program or eligible for the North Dakota pharmacy-program exception.
• Technicians with a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern do not need PTCB or NHA certification.

Responsibilities

• Process medications.
• Interact with and assist members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal medication use.
• Control 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus supplemental options; eligibility may vary.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources supporting physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

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