Certified Outpatient Pharmacy Technician

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.

Key Position Details:

• This position requires Drug Screening and DHS Fingerprinting
• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day/evening shifts
• Every 4th Weekend
• The position is related to Central Warehousing Purchasing and Distribution

Job Description:

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 Board of Pharmacy required 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: $22.04 to $30.01 per hourThe 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.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• 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