Pharmacy Technician- St Josephs Hospital

Essentia Health•Brainerd, MN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. Primary responsibilities include processing medications and interacting with and assisting 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. Level I includes employer-based training and certification or qualifying pharmacy student status. Level II requires at least 1,040 hours of pharmacy technician experience, department orientation, and completion of a specified department training program within six months of hire. Level III external hires require at least 2,080 hours of pharmacy technician experience, experience with Tier III qualifying work, and completion of required certification or training within six months of hire. The role is based at St Josephs Medical Center in the Hospital Pharmacy department. The position is listed at 0.6 FTE and follows a day/evening rotation. No call obligation is indicated.

Requirements

For Minnesota locations, meet one of the applicable Minnesota Board of Pharmacy education/experience categories: continuous technician registration dating back before January 1, 2013; completion of a board-approved technician training program; completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within the applicable timeframe; or continuous registration as a Pharmacist Intern.
For North Dakota locations, meet the applicable education requirement: successful completion of an ASHP-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 Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from PTCB or NHA through the employer-based training program within two years of hire, or be 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 also qualifies.
Level II: Minimum of 1,040 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
Level II: Complete Pharmacy Department orientation and one of the Core Sterile Compounding Training Program or Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program within six months of hire.
Level II: Before hire, hold 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 such as a GED for registration.
Level II: Float, casual, and regular staff from Superior, Wisconsin sites require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Wisconsin locations may accept a pending registration application.
Level II: Earn and maintain CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA through employer-based training within one year of hire, or be enrolled in an accredited Pharm.D. program; for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program also qualifies.
Level II: Maintain registrations and certifications for the duration of employment, with ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.
Level III external hires: Minimum of 2,080 hours of pharmacy technician experience and experience with Tier III qualifying work.
Level III external hires: Complete the required certification or Pharmacy Department training program for Tier III requirements within six months of hire. For Tier III specialty areas, complete the applicable department training within six months of hire.
Level III: Possess current CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA, unless enrolled in an accredited Pharm.D. program or, for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Level III: Maintain registrations and certifications for the duration of employment, with ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.
A Pharmacy Technician with a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does 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 insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental benefit options
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Professional development, training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health