Retail Pharmacy Technician

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the fifth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Department

The Longbella Pharmacy team is committed to providing exceptional retail pharmacy services, supporting patients in medication management, and ensuring a seamless healthcare experience through teamwork, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Mission for Position

Empowering patients through exceptional pharmacy services while maintaining accuracy, organization, and a customer-focused approach to healthcare delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist patients with prescription orders, medication synchronization, and internal programs.
• Accurately enter and process prescription and insurance claims using pharmacy software.
• Manage drug inventory, including ordering, unpacking, tracking, and rotating stock.
• Prepare and label prescriptions following policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Provide customer service in-person and over the phone, including operating the point-of-sale system and answering inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation while keeping pharmacy areas clean and organized.
• Adapt to new technologies and changes in workflows as needed.

Position Type

• This is a full-time position (FTE 1.0) 

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician registration or enrollment in a training program required.
• Registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy must be maintained. 

Ideal Candidate

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and adaptability skills. 
• Demonstrates attention to detail in medication preparation and customer interactions.
• Excels in maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks.
• Possesses strong communication skills and thrives in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions