Essentia Health Jobs

Job Description:

Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. Primary responsibilities of this role include processing prescriptions and interacting with and assisting customers to ensure a positive experience with Essentia Pharmacy. Job duties also include inventory control, non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, care of supplies and equipment, management of automation systems, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership. Up to $2,500 sign-on bonus! Note- sign-on bonuses are prorated to FTE and apply to external candidates only.

Education Qualifications:

Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. Primary responsibilities of this role include processing prescriptions and interacting with and assisting customers to ensure a positive experience with Essentia Pharmacy. Job duties also include inventory control, non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, care of supplies and equipment, management of automation systems, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.

Job Description:

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care Level I (On The Job Training)

Educational Requirements:

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

• 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 Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern

  Certification/Licensure Required:

• Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required

• The applicant must to 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

• All Wisconsin locations: may provide a "pending" application for registration

• 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 2 years of hire

  OR

• Be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program

  NOTE: Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (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:

If working in a MN location, must meet one of these three education/experience categories as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy:

• P revious 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 first 90 days of employment

  OR 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 Essentia Pharmacy Department training programs within 6 months of hire:

• Core Sterile Compounding Training Program

  Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program

  Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required. The applicant must to 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

• All Wisconsin locations: may provide a "pending" application for registration

• 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

• NOTE: Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (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:

If working in a MN location, must meet one of these three education/experience categories as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy:

• P revious 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 first 90 days of employment

• OR 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 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)

• All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.

• Possess a current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (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

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

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FTE

0.5

Shift Rotation

Weekend Status (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.43 - $30.37 / hour

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Union

USWA Technical Workers Clinic (UTECC)

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.