Under the direction of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for day-to-day comprehensive pharmacy technician services in a complex healthcare environment. This includes the processing of orders and the preparation and delivery of medications. The Pharmacy Technician will skillfully use interpersonal, customer service, problem solving and collaboration skills to support and influence operational objectives.
Responsibilities
Partner with care providers and pharmacists to ensure that patient receives the needed medication accurately, safely, in accordance with all legal requirements and policies and in a professional and timely manner.
Under the direction of the pharmacist, receive prescription/orders from electronic medical record, process manually or using the appropriate computer system and protocols, prepare drug therapy and/or dispense medication in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with all legal, regulatory agency and MHealth Fairview requirements.
Coordinate ordering, delivery of medications, supplies and equipment to patients and clinical areas as requested.
Participate in regulatory, quality assurance and process improvement activities and other projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School or equivalent.
Pharmacy Technician MN Eligible to become registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MN State Board of Pharmacy and eligible to become certified with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
Nationally certified or become certified within 1-1/2 Yrs
Certifying exams must have National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accreditation, with examples including, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam and The Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
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.