Pharmacy Technician - Acute Care II - 7 on 7 off PM

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

Required Qualifications:

If internal transfer:

• Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience
• Completion of Essentia Healths orientation requirements
• Completion of Pharmacy Departments orientation requirements
• Completion of Pharmacy Departments Core Sterile Compounding Training Program

If external hire:

• Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience
• Experience with sterile compounding or graduate from an ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
• Completion of Pharmacy Departments Core Sterile Compounding Training Program within 6 months of date of hire

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Required Certification/Licensure:

• 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;
• Must maintain registration(s) (immediately) and certification(s) (post two years of employment) for the duration of employment

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: At Essentia Health, were committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at .... Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building Shift Rotation: Evening Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: / Hours Per Pay Period: Up to $2,500 Compensation Range: $21.49 - $32.24 / hour Union: FTE: 0.8 Weekends: Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus: