Pharmacy Technician - 1st Street Pharmacy
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
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:
Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care Level I (On The Job Training)
Educational Requirements: 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 OR Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of
Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern Certification/Licensure Required:
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 2 years of hire OR
Be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited
Pharm.D. program NOTE: Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual
position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National
Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification. 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 Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care Level II Educational
Requirement: If working in a MN location, must meet one of these
three education/experience categories as defined by the Minnesota
Board of Pharmacy: P revious 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 first 90 days of employment OR
Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a
Pharmacist Intern Required Qualifications: 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 Certification/Licensure Requirements: 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 NOTE: Any Pharmacy
Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does
not need to have the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
nor the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification. 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 Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory Care Level III
Educational Requirement: If working in a MN location, must meet one
of these three education/experience categories as defined by the
Minnesota Board of Pharmacy: P revious 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 first 90 days of
employment OR Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of
Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern Required Qualifications: Minimum of
2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience Experience (within the
past year) 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.
Certification/Licensure Requirements: Registered as a pharmacy
technician if the primary work location is Minnesota Registered as
a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is in Wisconsin
(may provide a "pending" registration) All float, casual positions
and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location
require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Possess a
current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy
Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer
Association (NHA) 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 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health,
we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and
work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical,
dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with
supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with
employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we
invest in your professional development through training, tuition
reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at
work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time
off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and
emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR
Service Center at (218) 576-0000. Job Location: Building A - Duluth
Clinic - 1st Street Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States
of America) Compensation Range: $20.99 - $31.21 / hour Union: USWA
Technical Workers Clinic (UTECC) FTE: 0.6
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