Job Description:
Is responsible for the accurate preparation of non-sterile extemporaneous products, unit-dose preparations; inventory control; medication delivery, distribution, and storage; care of supplies and equipment; and management of automated medication dispensing systems. Assists the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership in all aspects of the daily departmental activities, including training of new staff and pharmacy students, billing, record keeping and other clerical functions, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist or pharmacy leader.
Education Qualifications:
If working in a MN location, must meet one of these three education/experience categories as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy:
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.
ORCompletion of a board-approved technician training program.
ORCompletion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within first 90 days of employment.
OR
Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
*Essentia Health is looking to hire a Pharmacy student in the 2026 graduating class who will be entering pharmacy school in the fall of 2022 and eligible to be a pharmacy intern in summer 2023
PTCB Certification(General) must be completed within one year of hire unless currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program if working in either state.
Registered as a pharmacy technician in the state in which they will be working, physically practicing in or the state that they will be providing pharmacy services into, on or before their first day in the pharmacy (Minnesota/North Dakota locations only) OR Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern.
Ongoing continuing education as required by the state Board of Pharmacy
FTE
0.2
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
days/afternoons
Shift End Time
days/afternoons
Weekends
yes
Holidays
Yes
Union
USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia
It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.
