Outpatient Retail Pharmacy Technician

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Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour Day/Evening shifts
• Every 4th weekend
• The position requires a pre-employment drug screening and DHS fingerprinting

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Job Description:

The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist. Provides basic prescription filling, inventory management and customer service. May assists with other pharmacy projects.

Principle Responsibilities

• Prescription Filling
  • Order entry into pharmacy management software.
  • Fulfilment of reviewed orders.
  • Final dispense according to disposition.
  • Reduces audit risk through proper checks including, but not limited to, DAW, days supply, NDC validation, dates of service, discrete directions and other standard practices.
• Customer Service
  • Provides service to internal and external customers.
  • Greets patients, employees and staff in a timely and courteous manner.
  • Obtains needed information through direct patient contact to support prescription filling.
  • Advocates for patients by searching for manufacturer and foundation copay assistance.
• Technician will routinely complete the following responsibilities to manage and support drug distribution
  • Inventory Management – receipt and restock of wholesaler orders, transfer of medications to internal pharmacies.
  • Medication picking in support of prescription filling.
  • Restocks automated dispensing robots.
  • May troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment.
  • May assist with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies.
• Complete and document quality assurance activities
  • Monitors expiration dating.
  • Performs cleaning.
  • Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor.
• 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

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

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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 well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• 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.