NO WEEKENDS! Pharmacy Technician I - Retail; Float

Fairview is looking for Pharmacy Technicians to join our float department!

Enjoy working with a demographic variety of staff and clientele in this outstanding opportunity with Fairview Pharmacy Services’ float department!  You will be exposed to many different areas and aspects of Fairview Pharmacy Services, leading to a range of potential different growth opportunities within the organization.

This position would have the opportunity to float 23 different Retail locations!

Floating incentives include:

• Currently no weekends are required in this position.
• Extra hourly compensation for floating included.
• Paid mileage when working away from home site pharmacy.  

Location: Seven Lakes Pharmacy, Shoreview MN

Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly

Schedule: day/evening, no weekend requirement

At any time, you may also check your application status online in your Fairview applicant profile at this link.

Job Expectations:

• Receive prescriptions from patients and gather appropriate information per department policy. Assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications and supplies as assigned, including counting, pouring, and labeling prescriptions.
• Verify insurance and resolve issues in a manner that will serve the customer’s needs. Address third party prescription questions, which may include prior authorizations, vacation supplies, dose changes, price check and drug utilization review.
• Process new and refill prescriptions in the computer system quickly and accurately; including entering refill authorization requests and entering and calculating complex prescriptions such as compounds and injectables.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the computer system. Utilize the reporting system as necessary. Process manual prescriptions including EZ-DME, breast pumps and Worker’s Compensation, in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Complete special orders to meet customers’ needs.
• Respond to internal and external customer questions and concerns in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Handle cash register transactions quickly and accurately.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by the manager.
• Duties may include scheduling, maintaining pharmacy software and automation systems, bookkeeping activities, onsite training of staff and acting as a primary resource for problem solving.
• Perform under the direction of the Pharmacist to assist with identifying and resolving patient specific medication related issues in the patient’s best interest.
• Provide training to new and current staff on areas of expertise including computer/software, insurance plans and problems that may occur, customer service, and other processes.
• Under the direction of the pharmacist, prepare drug therapy for patients in an accurate and timely fashion in accordance with all legal requirements, regulatory agencies, and Fairview Policy.
• Deliver medications, supplies and equipment to patient care areas and other clinical areas as appropriate.
• Assist in the maintenance of pharmacy to reflect a clean and well-stocked condition daily
• Ensure each product has a POS shelf label
• Assist in inventory control functions
• Record invoices in department inventory control/invoice records
• Maintain stock of inventory in assigned areas
• Receive, unpack, and check incoming stock against invoices and place into inventory
• Process recalls and returns when necessary
• Help in the maintenance of pharmacy billing records

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
• Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respective manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
• Fulfills all organizational requirements.
• Completes all required learning relevant to the role.
• Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
• Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Required License/Certification/Registration

• Active technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred Education:

• Graduate of an approved pharmacy technician program.

Preferred Experience:

• One to three years retail and/or pharmacy experience.

As a part of our hiring process for our Pharmacy Technician roles, we will be reviewing your resume and may ask you to complete a job fit questionnaire as a next step. This job fit questionnaire is also a great opportunity to learn more about how you thrive in a professional work environment and which environments you may favor. Many candidates tell us they enjoy the opportunity to learn more about their own strengths, preferences, and ideal work settings.  
 
A large portion of our Pharmacy Technician applicants are entering the field for the first time. The job fit questionnaire helps first‑time applicants identify the type of Pharmacy Technician role that fits them best, while also helping Fairview match individuals to environments where they’re most likely to thrive and grow. 

If you’d like to complete this for your own interest, you may also do that at this link:

https://mint.peopleanswers.com/pa/access.do?job=592698-485519.

**Please note that you will be asked to complete the job fit questionnaire as part of the application process. 

• If you’ve completed this job fit questionnaire with another organization within the last year, you will not need to complete this again. 

• The system will automatically recognize your prior results and let you know if no further action is needed. 

 
Thank you for your interest in our organization and we look forward to your application and learning more about your experience. 

$24.31- $35.11 Hourly