Casual Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

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. Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician has, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities in the Pharmacy Department: Intravenous product preparation, unit dose cartfill, inventory management, automated and decentralized medication stocking (Pyxis), outpatient prescriptions. The percentage of time that a particular technician spends on specific responsibilities will differ depending on the number of tasks the technician is trained to complete. Technicians must be internally trained in a task prior to performing the task on their own.

Location: On-site (MPS and/or SP) 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 Minnesota with concurrent active enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy is required. For newly registered technicians/registered interns without Tech 240 certification, you will be required 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 degree or equivalent, required Experience: Minimum of 6 months experience as a pharmacy technician, required 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