Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician
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Job Description
Location Address:
333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul MN 55102-2344Date Posted:
June 25 2025Department:
Pharmacy ServicesShift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)Shift Length:
8 hour shiftHours Per Week:
40Union Contract:
SEIU-4-United Service Workers-SUHWeekend Rotation:
Every OtherJob Summary:
As a pharmacy technician you ensure patient safety by accurately preparing and dispensing medications. Your efficiency in managing inventory and processing prescriptions allows pharmacists to focus on patient care. By providing excellent customer service and medication guidance you enhance patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans.Key Position Details:
- Full time position (80 hours every two-week period)
- 8-hour day / evening / night shifts - Position will be primarily day /evening with nights on an as needed basis
- Every other weekend rotation
Careers with purpose: Allina Pharmacy team
Job Description:
Provides basic drug distribution and drug preparation services. Checks pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level preparing labels calculating quantities and other pharmaceutical therapies. Functions under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Principle Responsibilities
- Prepares medications.
- Prepares and selects medications for distribution.
- Prepares oral extemporaneous products.
- Performs bulk compounding.
- May process refill requests and prior authorizations.
- May perform data entry and adjudication.
- Manage and support automated drug distribution and drug inventory.
- Medication picking delivery and restocking to automated dispensing cabinets (ADC).
- Troubleshoots basic problems identified by ADC users and/or peers.
- Delivers and restocks controlled substances.
- Assists with returns waste and reporting/resolution of discrepancies.
- May perform daily ordering.
- May perform inventory management.
- May use wholesaler return programs and supports reverse distribution processes.
- Complete and document quality assurance activities.
- Monitors expiration dating.
- Ensures pharmacy environment is clean and free of clutter safe and presents a professional atmosphere.
- Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor.
- May complete audits for days supply signatures dates take as directed and returns-to-stock.
- May maintain records of invoices reports and other documents.
- Repackages and labels bulk medications or splits tablets into unit dose packaging.
- Creates labels using standard format.
- Fills and labels prepacking medications.
- Assigns expiration dates and maintains records.
- Packages appropriate quantities.
- May check medications for packaging accuracy.
- Provides customer service.
- Answers phone and directs calls to appropriate party
- May manage point of sale
- May Consult refill management program to ensure safe timely and cost-effective utilization of medications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred
- 0 to 2 years pharmacy technician experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
- Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required within 12 months of Date of Hire
Physical Demands
- Light Work:
- Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally up to 10 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $21.72 to $31.70 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to your experience education and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. Thats why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind body spirit and community of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars dedicated well-being navigators and many programs activities articles videos personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations mission values goals business practices and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Paid Caregiver Leave
Voluntary Benefits (vision legal critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
