What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Care (casual) position at Essentia Health?
Job Description :
Is responsible for the accurate computer entry and processing of prescriptions, preparing unit dose medications, and non-sterile bulk compounding. Job duties also include inventory control, care of supplies and equipment, accurate cash handling, customer service, both in person and over the telephone, and the resolution of customer service issues. 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.
Education Qualifications :
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.
- Willingness to complete the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within first 90 days of employment.
Licensure / Certification Qualifications :
Certification / Licensure Required :
NOTE : Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the State registration as a Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification.
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health
Job Location : Hayward Clinic
Shift Rotation : Day / Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Compensation Range : $20.65 - $28.65 / hour
Union : DC USWA Hayward (DCUHW)
FTE : 0
Salary : $21 - $29