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Essentia HealthPosted 1 month ago

Pharmacy Technician - Acute Care I

$43,846–$65,770 year

HybridFargo, North Dakota, United States

Full TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge

Job Summary

Process medications, interact with the healthcare team, and assist with inventory control, non-sterile and sterile compounding, and automation systems management. Maintain supplies and equipment while adhering to state registration and certification requirements for Minnesota, North Dakota, or Wisconsin locations. Complete required orientation and department-specific training programs within the first six months of hire. This role supports the 32nd Avenue Hospital Pharmacy team in ensuring optimal medication use across acute care settings.

Required Qualifications

  • 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
  • Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required
  • The applicant must 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Minimum of 2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience
  • Experience 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
  • For Tier III specialty areas: Completion of Pharmacy Department's Core Sterile Compounding Training Program, immunizer, product certification authorization (tech-check-tech), medication histories, or regulatory support within 6 months of date of hire
  • Possess current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) unless currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program
  • OR for ND locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program
  • Must maintain registration(s) and certification(s) for the duration of employment

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