Pharmacy Technician I

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org .

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Department Overview

The Pharmacy department is staffed by registered pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with experience in a pediatric pharmacy setting. They assess and monitor the patients responses to medication therapy against intended outcomes of care and work with professional staff and other health care providers to modify therapy if needed. They provide patient drug education and discharge counseling, consultation, specialized drug information services, as well as participate in educational and outreach programs.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician I assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. In addition, the Pharmacy Technician I is expected to collect and input prescriptions (new and refill) and patient information. Technicians must be internally trained in a task prior to being able to perform the task on their own. Once technician achieves proficiency in a task, it is expected the technician will train new staff. Must be able to multi-task and perform repetitive tasks accurately.

License/Certification/Registration required? Yes

Active technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy OR active registration as a pharmacy intern in the state of MN with active enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy is required. For newly registered technicians/registered interns without Tech 240 certification, you will need to complete 240 hours of theoretical and practical training on-site within twelve months of hire.

Certified as a pharmacy technician (CPhT) is preferred, but not required.

Active registration as a pharmacy intern in the state of MN with active enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy may be accepted in lieu of CPhT certification.

Education:
*High school graduate or equivalent, required

Experience:
*Pharmacy technician experience, preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Team Player
*Commitment to learning
*Detail oriented
*Ability to prioritize and focus
*Time management
*Strong work ethic
*Proficient with technology - computer
*Strong interpersonal communication skills - written and verbal
*Reliable and dependable
*Ability to be agile in an everchanging environment, based upon patient needs

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee's scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.