Pharmacy Technician
Essentia Health
Location: Detroit Lakes Pharmacy
About the Role
Responsible for the accurate computer entry and processing of prescriptions, preparing unit dose medications, and non-sterile bulk compounding. Job duties also include inventory control, care of supplies and equipment, accurate cash handling, customer service (in person and over the telephone), and the resolution of customer service issues. Assists the pharmacist in all aspects of daily departmental activities, including training of new staff and pharmacy students, billing, record keeping, other clerical functions, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurate computer entry and processing of prescriptions
- Preparation of unit dose medications
- Non-sterile bulk compounding
- Inventory control
- Care of supplies and equipment
- Accurate cash handling
- Customer service (in person and over the telephone)
- Resolution of customer service issues
- Assisting the pharmacist in daily departmental activities
- Training of new staff and pharmacy students
- Billing, record keeping, and other clerical functions
- Monthly audits
Requirements & Tech Stack
Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Care Level I
- Educational Requirements (MN Location): Must meet one of these three categories:
- Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with continuous registration with the MN Board of Pharmacy prior to January 1st, 2013.
- Completion of a board-approved technician training program.
- Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within one year of date of hire.
- OR Continuous registration with the MN Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern.
- Certification/Licensure Required:
- State registration in the state of employment required before hire.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school or attained equivalent (e.g., GED).
- Float, casual, and regular staff from Superior, WI locations require registration in both MN and WI.
- Wisconsin locations may provide a "pending" application for registration.
- Earn and maintain Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from PTCB or NHA within 2 years of hire OR be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program.
- Note: Pharmacy Technicians with a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern do not need PTCB/NHA certification.
- 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.
Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Care Level II
- Educational Requirements (MN Location): Must meet one of these three categories:
- Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with continuous registration with the MN Board of Pharmacy prior to January 1st, 2013.
- Completion of a board-approved technician training program.
- Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within the first 90 days of employment.
- OR Continuous registration with the MN Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern.
- Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
- Completion of Pharmacy Department's Orientation AND one of the following within 6 months of hire:
- Core Sterile Compounding Training Program
- Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program
- Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- State registration in the state of employment required before hire.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school or attained equivalent (e.g., GED).
- Float, casual, and regular staff from Superior, WI locations require registration in both MN and WI.
- Wisconsin locations may provide a "pending" application for registration.
- Earn and maintain Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from PTCB or NHA within 1 year of hire; OR be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program; OR for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.
- Note: Pharmacy Technicians with a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern do not need PTCB/NHA certification.
- Must maintain registration(s) (immediately) and certification(s) (post two years of employment) for the duration of employment.
- Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.
Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Care Level III
- Educational Requirements (MN Location): Must meet one of these three categories:
- Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with continuous registration with the MN Board of Pharmacy prior to January 1st, 2013.
- Completion of a board-approved technician training program.
- Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within the first 90 days of employment.
- OR Continuous registration with the MN Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern.
- Required Qualifications:
- 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.
- Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- 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).
- Float, casual, and regular staff from Superior, WI locations require registration in both MN and WI.
- Possess a current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from PTCB or NHA.
- Must maintain registration(s) and certification(s) for the duration of employment.
- Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.
General Qualifications
- FTE: 0.6
- Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation
- Compensation Range: $21.08 - $31.62
Employee Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous time off
- Wellness resources (physical, mental, and emotional health)
- Benefit eligibility may vary. Refer to benefit summary or contact HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.