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Pharmacy Technician

Job in Waconia, Carver County, Minnesota, 55387, USA
Listing for: Ridgeview Medical Center
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Pharmacy Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for assisting the Pharmacist with compounding and preparing medication orders, maintaining drug inventory control and distributing medications throughout the Ridgeview system while working in a highly automated pharmacy environment.

Job Functions
  • Assist pharmacist with medication filling and distribution of completed orders to inpatients.
  • Orders, labels, counts and records stock of medications (both controlled substances, Rx and OTC), chemicals, and supplies.
  • Restock and troubleshoot automated dispensing devices including the Carousel, Robot, Pac Med and Acu Doses.
  • Compound or repackage medications including, but not limited to, sterile IV's preparations, chemotherapy, topical creams, and pediatric oral syringes.
  • Deliver medications and pharmaceutical supplies to patients, nursing stations and surgery.
  • Prepare clinic orders, restock crash‑cart medication trays and other emergency boxes as needed.
  • Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
  • Answer telephones and respond to questions or requests.
  • Help in training of newly hired pharmacy technicians and volunteers in the pharmacy.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • When Working as an Inventory Management Technician, additional duties include:

  • Managing expired medications, including those in the carousel, controlled substances and automated dispensing cabinets.
  • Maintaining proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
  • Monitoring recalled medications and assisting with drug shortages.
  • Reviewing and troubleshooting technician work schedules.
  • Minimum Education/Work Experience
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
    • Proficiency in solving math ratios and other equations.
    • Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications.
    • Ability to multitask.
    • Ability to communicate in English for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Previous Pharmacy Technician experience in a hospital.
    • National certification.
    License/Certifications
    • Current Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern licensure within 12 months of hire.
    Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

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    Compensation

    Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

    Benefits

    Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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