Essentia Health · 1 week ago
Pharmacy Technician (Casual)
Brainerd, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$20.86/hr - $31.29/hr
1+ years expEssentia Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in the preparation of IV solutions and various medication preparations. The role involves inventory control, medication delivery, and supporting the pharmacist with daily departmental activities, including training new staff and clerical functions.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Is responsible for the accurate preparation of IV solutions, sterile injectable products, and sterile and non-sterile extemporaneous preparations
Job duties also include unit-dose preparations; inventory control; medication delivery, distribution, and storage; care of supplies and equipment; and management of automated medication dispensing systems
Assists the pharmacist in all aspects of the daily departmental activities, including training of new staff and pharmacy students, billing, record keeping and other clerical functions, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience
Completion of Pharmacy Department's Orientation AND one of the following Essentia Pharmacy Department training programs within 6 months of hire: Core Sterile Compounding Training Program, Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program
Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required
The applicant must to be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school or attained high school graduation equivalent (e.g. GED) for registration
All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin
All Wisconsin locations: may provide a 'pending' application for registration
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 1 year of hire; 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
Must maintain registration(s) (immediately) and certification(s) (post two years of employment) for the duration of employment
Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy
Minimum of 2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience
Experience with Tier III qualifying work
Completion of required certification or Pharmacy Department's Training Program for Tier III requirements within 6 months of date of hire
Possess current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) unless currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program or for ND locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program
Must maintain registration(s) and certification(s) for the duration of employment
Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
Supplemental options
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Professional development through training
Tuition reimbursement
Educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health
Company
Essentia Health
Essentia Health is a non-profit organization that offers integrated health care facilities to its patients.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
Otto Bremer Trust
2022-08-11Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
David Herman
CEO
Douglas J. Arvin, CPA, MBA
West Market VP and CFO
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