Pharmacy Technician, Ambulatory Care

About the Role

This position is for a Pharmacy Technician in Ambulatory Care at the Superior Clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurate computer entry and processing of prescriptions.
• Preparing unit dose medications.
• Non-sterile bulk compounding.
• Inventory control.
• Care of supplies and equipment.
• Accurate cash handling.
• Customer service, both 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 and record keeping.
• Performing monthly audits.
• Other duties as assigned by the pharmacist.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care Level I

• Educational Requirements (MN Locations): Must meet one of the following:
• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with continuous registration in Minnesota dating back 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 hire.
• Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern.
• Certification/Licensure:
• State registration in the state of employment required before hire.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Float, casual positions, and regular staff from Superior, Wisconsin locations require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• 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 (through employer-based training program).
• OR 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 or 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 Requirement (MN Locations): Must meet one of the following:
• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with continuous registration in Minnesota dating back 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.
• Continuous registration with the Minnesota 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:
• State registration in the state of employment required before hire.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Float, casual positions, and regular staff from Superior, Wisconsin locations require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• 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 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 or 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 Requirement (MN Locations): Must meet one of the following:
• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with continuous registration in Minnesota dating back 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.
• Continuous registration with the Minnesota 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 hire.
• Certification/Licensure:
• 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 positions, and regular staff from Superior, Wisconsin locations require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• 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.

Work Schedule & Benefits

• FTE: 0.8
• Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, training, tuition reimbursement, educational programs, flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources. Benefit eligibility may vary.