Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Care (Casual)

Company: Essentia Health
Location: Superior
Posted on: May 21, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description: Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. Primary responsibilities of this role include processing prescriptions and interacting with and assisting customers to ensure a positive experience with Essentia Pharmacy. Job duties also include inventory control, non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, care of supplies and equipment, management of automation systems, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership. Education Qualifications: 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 Licensure/Certification Qualifications: 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 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 State registration as a Pharmacy Technician and 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 --- Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health's benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information. Job Location: Superior Clinic Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: Varies / Varies Compensation Range: $20.99 - $31.21 / hour Union: USWA Technical Workers Clinic (UTECC) FTE: 0 Weekends: Occasionally

Keywords: Essentia Health, Duluth , Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Care (Casual), Professions , Superior, Minnesota