AddressBuilding B - St Marys Medical Center
12410 Hospital Pharmacy
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:
Pharmacy Technician- Acute 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
- Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern
If working in a ND location, must meet one of these two education requirements, as defined by the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy:
- Successful completion of an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited academic program
- Completion of, or be enrolled in, an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited on-the-job training program. Program must be completed and must have obtained certification by a national certification body approved by the Board of Pharmacy within 24 months of hire. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is an approved certification body
Certification/Licensure Required:
- 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;ORbe currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program; ORfor North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Pharmacy Technician- Acute 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:
- 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 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- Acute 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:
- 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 first 90 days of employment
- OR Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern
Required Qualifications:
If External Hire:
- 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.
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- 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.
- 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) 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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$17.46 - $25.96 / 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.
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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.
