Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Essentia Health • Superior, WI

2d • $22 - $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 patients to ensure a positive experience with Essentia Pharmacy. Specialty Pharmacy Technicians regularly communicate with patients regarding medication refills, shipping updates, and therapy expectations. Job duties include answering phone calls, making outreach calls, processing prescriptions, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.

Requirements

• Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required
• The applicant must to be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school or attained high school graduation equivalent (e.g. GED) for registration
• All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin
• All Wisconsin locations: may provide a "pending" application for registration
• 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 OR Be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program
• 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
• Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience
• Completion of Pharmacy Department's Orientation AND one of the following Essentia Pharmacy Department training programs within 6 months of hire: Core Sterile Compounding Training Program Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program
• Minimum of 2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience
• Experience (within the past year) with Tier III qualifying work
• Completion of required certification or Pharmacy Department’s Training Program for Tier III requirements within 6 months of date of hire
• Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is Minnesota
• Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is in Wisconsin (may provide a "pending" registration)
• Possess a current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Responsibilities

• Processing prescriptions
• Interacting with patients
• Communicating with patients regarding medication refills, shipping updates, and therapy expectations
• Answering phone calls
• Making outreach calls
• Other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• flexible scheduling
• generous time off
• wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

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