Pharmacy Technician- Lakewalk Pharmacy (casual hours)
$44,866–$67,309 year
On-siteDuluth, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Process prescriptions, interact with customers to ensure a positive experience, manage inventory control, and handle non-sterile and sterile compounding. Care for supplies and equipment while managing automation systems, performing duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership. Maintain state registration and certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or NHA certified, completing required orientation and training programs within six months of hire. This role supports patient- and family-centered care at Lakewalk Clinic, a retail pharmacy within Essentia Health's network.
Required Qualifications
- Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care Level I (On The Job Training)
- Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy 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 date of hire
- Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern
- State registration in the state in which they will be working
- At least 18 years of age
- Graduated from high school or attained high school graduation equivalent (e.g. GED)
- Registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin (for float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location)
- 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
- 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
- Currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program
- 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 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
- Possess a current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- 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
- Registration as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is Minnesota
- Registration as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is in Wisconsin (may provide a pending registration)
- Registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin (for all float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location)
- Verification of legal right to work in the United States
- Health screening and immunization review
- Verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience
- Background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required
Desired Qualifications
- 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
- Currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program
- Progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program (for North Dakota locations only)
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