Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician - Specialty Pharmacy

Building Location:

Essentia Health Superior Belknap Pharmacy

Department:

2032470 SPECIALTY PHARMACY - DC

Job Description:

Is responsible for the accurate computer entry and processing of prescriptions, preparing unit dose medications, and non-sterile bulk compounding. Job duties also include inventory control, care of supplies and equipment, accurate cash handling, customer service, both in person and over the telephone, and the resolution of customer service issues. Assists the pharmacist 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.

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.
• Completion of a board-approved technician training program.
• Willingness to complete the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within first 90 days of employment.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

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:

• 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 Quali