Pharm Tech-UMC

18 Jul 2025

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OverviewAre you a new or skilled Pharmacy Technician?We at M Health Fairview are looking for you to join an excellent team over at the University Medical Center retail team!The successful candidate will work alongside a pharmacist preparing doses, as well as delivering medications to units and collaborating with pharmacists, nurses, and other key members of the healthcare team. There are opportunities to learn basic production and IV compounding. You are required to be motivated and willing to learn multiple areas of Inpatient Pharmacy, in a fast-paced environment.This is a full time benefit eligible role!Responsibilities

Prepare,label,and deliver medications and supplies accurately and safely, as assigned andin accordance withall legal requirements and policies under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.

Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas.

Process medication orders or prescriptions andmaintainpatient profiles accurately in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacy information systems.

Enter patient information and/or medication orders into the EHR (electronic health record) and/or pharmacy systems

Operate equipment and useappropriate techniqueswhen using automated medication stations, refilling, inventory tasks, basicreports,and maintenance.

Audit medication storage areas for proper storage of medications, dating andappropriate medicationstock

Assistin processing returns and outdated drugs for return credit. 

As assigned, ensure correct inventory,deliveryand maintenance of files related to controlled substances throughout the hospital.

Complete work activities through effective management of time,tasks,and available information.

Teach and mentor co-workers.

Answer and appropriately triage incoming phone calls to various areas of the pharmacy department and/or staff.

Communicate appropriately, using all options available including e-mail

Meet andcomply withallinitialand ongoing competencies within the entity and department.

QualificationsRequired:

Completion of an accredited ASHP/ACPE Pharmacy Technician Training Programor threemonths of pharmacy technician experiencerequiredor abachelor'sdegree.

Current registration by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, and if first registered on/after 1/1/2013, completion of aMNBOP (Minnesota Board of Pharmacy)approved employer based or vocational/technical training program. Fairview will provide this training if not already completed.

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification, or expectation toattainwithin12months of hire.

Desired Skills:

Excellent customer service skills, proficient in the English language, good attention to detail, ability to problem solve effectively, ability to follow policies and procedures, basic math skills, basic typing skills and excellent communication skills.

Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Fairview Health Services (fairview.org) is an award-winning, nonprofit health system providing exceptional care across the full spectrum of health care services. Fairview is one of the most comprehensive and geographically accessible systems in the state, with 12 hospitals—including an academic medical center and long-term care hospital—serving the greater Twin Cities metro area and north-central Minnesota.Its broad continuum also includes 56 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, senior living communities, retail and specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, rehabilitation centers, counseling and home health care services, medical transportation, an integrated provider network and health insurer PreferredOne. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, Fairview’s 32,000 employees and 2,400 affiliated providers embrace innovation to drive a healthier future through healing, discovery and education.Vaccination UpdateAs part of our ongoing efforts to protect the wellbeing of our teams and to provide a safe and healthy environment for the patients and communities we serve, all Fairview employees will be required to receive both an annual flu vaccination and the COVID-19 vaccination series. Current employees must have completed both vaccination schedules on or before October 31, 2021.Beginning August 9, 2021, any new hires who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to receive their first dose prior to their start date and their second dose (if receiving Moderna or Pfizer vaccines) within 4 weeks of their start date. Annual flu vaccinations are also required before the employment start date for employees who begin employment during the flu season.Accommodations requests will be reviewed on an individual basis.EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.Job Locations US-MN-MinneapolisPosted Date 10 hours ago (7/17/2023 10:40 AM)Requisition ID 2023-115882Profession Patient Care (Non RN/LPN)Speciality PharmacyDepartment Pharmacy - InpatientShift day/evening/nightHours per 2 weeks 80Location University of Minnesota Medical Center (East Bank)

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