Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 17, 2025

Department:

46007800 Pharmacy

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-St Francis Service and Maintenance-SSF

Weekend Rotation:

Every 3rd

Job 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:

To learn more about our pharmacy team: Allina Pharmacy team

Full time position (80 hours per two-week period)8-hour, day / evening shiftsEvery third weekend rotationSEIU represented position

Job Description:

Provides basic drug distribution and drug preparation services. Checks pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions, including chemotherapy and other pharmaceutical therapies. Provides backup for the Pharmacy Buyer. The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist.

Principle Responsibilities

Technician will routinely complete two of the following responsibilities:Prepare sterile parenteral products using barcode assisted technology while adhering to USP 797 and 800 requirements.Prepares chemotherapy using barcode assisted technology while adhering to USP 800 requirements.Controlled substance audit technician (less than 50% of time).Supports OR satellite pharmacist with drug dispensing and IV preparation for surgery patients.ADC assignment of medications.Pharmacy buyer backup.Manage and support automated drug distribution.Medication picking, delivery, and restocking to automated dispensing cabinets (ADC).Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment.Delivers and restocks controlled substances.Assists with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies.Prepares medications.Prepares and select medications for distribution.Prepares oral extemporaneous products.Performs bulk compounding.Complete and document quality assurance activities.Monitors expiration dating.Performs cleaning.Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor.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.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 description0 to 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GEDVocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program0 to 2 years of healthcare experience

Licenses/Certifications

Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy requiredCertified 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: $21.57 to $30.12 per hour

The 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. That’s 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 organization's 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.