• Pharmacy Technician

    State of Minnesota (St. Peter, MN)


    Job Class: Pharmacy Technician

    Agency: Human Services Dept

    + **Job ID** : 86332

    + **Location** : St. Peter

    + **Telework Eligible** : No

    + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

    + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

    + **Date Posted** : 05/17/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 05/23/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept

    + **Division/Unit** : St Peter / FMHP Pharmacy Technicians

    + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

    + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

    + **Travel Required** : No

    + **Salary Range:** $21.04 - $26.84 / hourly; $43,931 - $56,041 / annually

    + **Classified Status** : Classified

    + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207- Technical/AFSCME

    + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

     

    The work you'll do is more than just a job.

     

    At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

     

    The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

     

    Forensic Services on the campus of the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center has an exciting new opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician! While working under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical services you will also be responsible for the following:

     

    + Set up medications and supplies for nursing units across the campus, including Self-Administered Medications

    + Review reports for expired medications

    + Medication reconciliation

    + File dispensing reports monthly

    + Stock and maintain ADMs per pharmacy procedures

    + Complete monthly medication room checks

    Minimum Qualifications

    Applicants must have a valid driver's license and meet **ONE** of the following four (4) requirements:

    + Completed vocational/technical program or certification in Pharmacy Technology: Associate in Applied Science degree or Pharmacy;

    + Possess current national certification as pharmacy technician;

    + Have one year of pharmacy technician experience that includes assisting a Pharmacist in preparing prescriptions, performing data entry of prescription records and inventory records;

    + Be currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Ability to operate a unit dosing machine

    + Experience using an Omnicell Carousel

    + Experience working with multiple software programs including Microsoft Excel

    + Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

    Physical Requirements

    + Ability to stand for 4+ hours, move, bend, twist, and lift up to 25 pounds.

    Additional Requirements

    This position requires successful completion of the following:

    To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that you clearly describe your work experience in the areas listed for each job held.

     

    REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

     

    EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

     

    Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

     

    Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.