Certified Pharmacy Technician-Retail

Pharmacy Technician

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health, and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist. Provides basic prescription filling, inventory management, customer service, and basic compounding. May assist with other pharmacy projects and advanced dispensing. Provides backup for lead technicians and the pharmacy buyers.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Prescription Filling
  • Order entry into pharmacy management software
  • Fulfilment of reviewed orders
  • Final dispense according to disposition
  • Reduces audit risk through proper checks including, but not limited to, DAW, days supply, NDC validation, dates of service, discrete directions, and other standard practices
  • Prepares oral extemporaneous products
  • Performs bulk compounding
• Customer Service
  • Provides service to internal and external customers
  • Greets patients, employees, and staff in a timely and courteous manner
  • Obtains needed information through direct patient contact to support prescription filling
  • Advocates for patients by searching for manufacturer and foundation copay assistance
• Technician will routinely complete the following responsibilities to manage and support drug distribution
  • Inventory Management receipt and restock of wholesaler orders, transfer of medications to internal pharmacies
  • Medication picking in support of prescription filling
  • Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment
  • Restocks automated dispensing robots
  • Assists with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies
• Complete and document quality assurance activities
  • Monitors expiration dating
  • Performs cleaning
  • Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• Prior experience as a Pharmacy Technician or
• Prior healthcare experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN or WI Board of Pharmacy required if working in the state of MN or WI upon hire
• Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required. NHA or PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.55 to $29.35 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend, and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind, body, spirit, and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer