What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHARMACY TECHNICIAN position at Children's Hospital Association - Saint Paul, MN?
Description :
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 .
Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Position Summary
This position is within our expanding specialty pharmacy located in Minneapolis. A typical day at Children's Specialty Pharmacy involves patient care delivered both via phone and in person. Responsibilities are divided between a retail setting and an office environment, with duties focusing on managing and documenting care for specialty patients each day.
The Pharmacy Specialty Technician assists registered pharmacists by supporting activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. The technician is also responsible for collecting and inputting new and refill prescriptions as well as patient information. Proficiency in multi-tasking and performing repetitive tasks accurately is essential. Additionally, the Pharmacy Specialty Technician supports other pharmacy technicians by providing coverage when needed, delivering hands-on training, and mentoring in areas of expertise. This role requires the ability to identify and recommend improvements for process flow and address any deficiencies.
Schedule / Hours : Monday to Friday, 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM, no weekends.
Qualifications :
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 required prior to moving into Tier II.
Active registration as a pharmacy intern in the state of MN with active enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy may be accepted in leu of CPhT certification.
Education :
- High school graduate or equivalent, required
Experience :
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
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. 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.
