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Job Description:

Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. Primary responsibilities of this role include processing medications and interacting with and assisting all members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal medication use. 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.

Education Qualifications:

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

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

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;

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 State registration as a Pharmacy Technician and 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

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.

**Job Location:** Building B - St Marys Medical Center

**Shift Rotation:** Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

**Shift Start/End:** days/afternoons/overnights/days/afternoons/overnights

**Hours Per Pay Period:** 32

**Compensation Range:** $20.99 - $31.21 / hour

**Union:** USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

**FTE:** 0.2

**Weekends:** yes

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