Essentia Health · 2 months ago
Pharmacy Technician - Acute Care II - 7 on 7 off PM
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.49/hr - $32.24/hr
1+ years expEssentia Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Pharmacy Technician for their Acute Care department. The primary responsibilities include processing medications, assisting the healthcare team, and managing inventory and compounding tasks.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Processing medications
Interacting with and assisting all members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal medication use
Inventory control
Non-sterile and/or sterile compounding
Care of supplies and equipment
Management of automation systems
Other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership
Qualification
Required
If working in a MN location, must meet one of these three education/experience categories as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy: Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January 1st, 2013
Completion of a board-approved technician training program
Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within one year of date of hire
Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern
If working in a ND location, must meet one of these two education requirements, as defined by the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy: Successful completion of an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited academic program
Completion of, or be enrolled in, an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited on-the-job training program. Program must be completed and must have obtained certification by a national certification body approved by the Board of Pharmacy within 24 months of hire. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is an approved certification body
If internal transfer: Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience
Completion of Essentia Health's orientation requirements
Completion of Pharmacy Department's orientation requirements
Completion of Pharmacy Department's Core Sterile Compounding Training Program
If external hire: Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience
Experience with sterile compounding or graduate from an ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
Completion of Pharmacy Department's Core Sterile Compounding Training Program within 6 months of date of hire
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 2 years of hire
Must maintain registration(s) (immediately) and certification(s) (post two years of employment) for the duration of employment
Must maintain registration(s) (immediately) and certification(s) (post one year of employment) 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, and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Training, tuition reimbursement, and 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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