Pharmacy Technician - Full-Time

RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.

RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.

We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.

RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

Position Overview:

Title: Pharmacy Technician

Position Status: Full-time (.8fte) Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Location: Crookston

Schedule: Variable shifts with rotating weekends

Pay Range:  Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician ($18.85 - $26.40); Certified Pharmacy Technician ($21.89 - $30.65) - (DOE - based on experience)

RiverView Health has an opening for a full-time (.8fte) 64 hours every 2 weeks Pharmacy Technician. The Pharmacy Technician works within a collaborative, team-oriented environment under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and Staff Pharmacists. RiverView was voted the one of the best places to work 6 times in a row. Come see why!

The Pharmacy Technician position provides individuals with an opportunity to work in a growing healthcare field focusing on the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of healthcare and positively impacting the lives and health of others. RiverView Health is looking for someone who wants to start or grow their Pharmacy Technician career. RiverView Health provides an on-the-job training course to prepare you for your career as a Certified Pharmacy Technician!

Primary Responsibilities:

RiverView Health operates an inpatient hospital pharmacy and a retail pharmacy. Duties include inputting prescriptions into the computer, preparing, and processing medications for final check by a Pharmacist, IV preparation, inpatient dosage preparation, medication distribution, and much more.

Other Responsibilities:

Inventory management, quality Improvement, medication recalls.

Required:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age.
• High School graduate or equivalent is required.
• Registration with Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and PTCB Certification is required. If not currently registered/certified these must be obtained. If not currently certified training will be provided and certifications must be obtained within 1 year of employment. 

Preferred(s):

• 1+ years’ experience in Hospital or retail pharmacy setting
• 1+ years’ experience in Hospital or retail pharmacy setting

Competencies required for this role:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork, supporting team goals.
• Attention to detail demonstrating accuracy in preparation and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.