Pharmacy Technician

About the Job

Days/

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

This position assists pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of medication to patients and Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) staff, and assists in purchasing and inventory management for the department.

Essential Functions:

Prepare prescription medications for inpatient and outpatient clients in a timely and accurate manner; provide customer service by answering phone calls and assisting clients at the pharmacy outpatient window; purchase/ordering medications and supplies; maintain inventory; maintain files for all purchasing functions.

• Fill medication/supply orders for clients.
• Compound a variety of medications (sterile intravenous admixtures, chemo therapies, capsules, suspensions, injectables and ophthalmics).
• Use aseptic technique and comply with USP 797 practices when preparing sterile compounds.
• Communicate with and assist pharmacy/VMC staff.
• Enter credits for items returned to the pharmacy.
• Assist in training pharmacy/VMC staff.
• Answer telephone calls, check voicemail messages, and check pharmacy email periodically.
• Order and maintain inventory for pharmacy and wholesale accounts.
• Create and maintain files for all purchasing/inventory.
• Create yearly purchase orders, reconcile purchasing records and assist with pharmacy inventories.
• Clean and maintain pharmacy equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment.
• Knowledgeable of state and federal pharmacy regulations/rules, including controlled substances.
• Complete inventory/billing documents and forward to appropriate personnel.
• Successfully complete yearly USP 797 Aseptic technique training, mandatory University training and other training required by Supervisor.
• Maintain current MN registration as a pharmacy technician.
• Staff dispensary during day pharmacy hours when pharmacist is not present and pharmacy cannot open.
• Assist pharmacist/s with various projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three months experience as a Pharmacy Technician, registered with the MN Board of Pharmacy (preferred).
• No prior convictions of any crimes associated with the unauthorized use of controlled substances.
• Maintain Pharmacy Technician registration with the MN Board of Pharmacy yearly (preferred).
• Strong customer relations and communication skills.
• Knowledge of general pharmacy operations.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Purchasing experience, inventory management experience, and automated dispensing cabinet (med‑stations) experience highly preferred.
• Certification as a pharmacy technician with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board strongly recommended.

Pay Range: $22.79 to $24.04, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment.

Position Type: Civil‑Service & Non‑Faculty Labor Represented Staff.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• University HSA contributions.
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance.
• Employee wellbeing program.
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
• Financial counseling services.
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.

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