Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Location
Location Address:
2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
Job Details
Date Posted:
April 23, 2026
Department:
31007800 Pharmacy
Shift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Residual Workers-SAR
Weekend Rotation:
Every Other
Job Summary
As a pharmacy technician, you ensure patient safety by accurately preparing and dispensing medications. Your efficiency in managing inventory and processing prescriptions allows pharmacists to focus on patient care. By providing excellent customer service and medication guidance, you enhance patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans.
Key Position Details
1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
8-hour day/evening
ight shifts
Every other weekend
Meet our Care Team members:
Pharmacy Tech video
Job Description
Provides basic drug distribution and drug preparation services. Checks pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, preparing labels, calculating quantities and other pharmaceutical therapies. Functions under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Principal Responsibilities
Prepares medications
Prepares and selects medications for distribution.
Prepares oral extemporaneous products.
Performs bulk compounding.
May process refill requests and prior authorizations.
May perform data entry and adjudication.
Manage and support automated drug distribution and drug inventory
Medication picking, delivery, and restocking to automated dispensing cabinets (ADC).
Troubleshoots basic problems identified by ADC users and/or peers.
Delivers and restocks controlled substances.
Assists with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies.
May perform daily ordering.
May perform inventory management.
May use wholesaler return programs and supports reverse distribution processes.
Complete and document quality assurance activities
Monitors expiration dating.
Ensures pharmacy environment is clean and free of clutter, safe, and presents a professional atmosphere.
Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor.
May complete audits for days supply, signatures, dates, take as directed and returns-to-stock.
May maintain records of invoices, reports, and other documents.
Repackages and labels bulk medications or splits tablets into unit dose packaging
Creates labels using standard format.
Fills and labels prepacking medications.
Assigns expiration dates and maintains records.
Packages appropriate quantities.
May check medications for packaging accuracy.
Provides customer service
Answers phone and directs calls to appropriate party
May manage point of sale
May consult refill management program to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective utilization of medications.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
Minimum of six (6) months of pharmacy experience (inpatient or outpatient/retail), OR current national pharmacy technician certification (PTCB or NHA)
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred
Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred
0 to 2 years pharmacy technician experience
Licenses/Certifications
Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required within 12 months of Date of Hire (NHA or PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)
Physical Demands
Light Work
Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $22.37 to $32.65 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefits
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. This program provides resources to help you navigate your personal journey, including well-being dollars, dedicated navigators, programs, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools.
Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) and engages employees in community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Location Address:
2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
Job Details
Date Posted:
April 23, 2026
Department:
31007800 Pharmacy
Shift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Residual Workers-SAR
Weekend Rotation:
Every Other
Job Summary
As a pharmacy technician, you ensure patient safety by accurately preparing and dispensing medications. Your efficiency in managing inventory and processing prescriptions allows pharmacists to focus on patient care. By providing excellent customer service and medication guidance, you enhance patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans.
Key Position Details
1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
8-hour day/evening
ight shifts
Every other weekend
Meet our Care Team members:
Pharmacy Tech video
Job Description
Provides basic drug distribution and drug preparation services. Checks pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, preparing labels, calculating quantities and other pharmaceutical therapies. Functions under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Principal Responsibilities
Prepares medications
Prepares and selects medications for distribution.
Prepares oral extemporaneous products.
Performs bulk compounding.
May process refill requests and prior authorizations.
May perform data entry and adjudication.
Manage and support automated drug distribution and drug inventory
Medication picking, delivery, and restocking to automated dispensing cabinets (ADC).
Troubleshoots basic problems identified by ADC users and/or peers.
Delivers and restocks controlled substances.
Assists with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies.
May perform daily ordering.
May perform inventory management.
May use wholesaler return programs and supports reverse distribution processes.
Complete and document quality assurance activities
Monitors expiration dating.
Ensures pharmacy environment is clean and free of clutter, safe, and presents a professional atmosphere.
Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor.
May complete audits for days supply, signatures, dates, take as directed and returns-to-stock.
May maintain records of invoices, reports, and other documents.
Repackages and labels bulk medications or splits tablets into unit dose packaging
Creates labels using standard format.
Fills and labels prepacking medications.
Assigns expiration dates and maintains records.
Packages appropriate quantities.
May check medications for packaging accuracy.
Provides customer service
Answers phone and directs calls to appropriate party
May manage point of sale
May consult refill management program to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective utilization of medications.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
Minimum of six (6) months of pharmacy experience (inpatient or outpatient/retail), OR current national pharmacy technician certification (PTCB or NHA)
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred
Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred
0 to 2 years pharmacy technician experience
Licenses/Certifications
Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required within 12 months of Date of Hire (NHA or PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)
Physical Demands
Light Work
Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $22.37 to $32.65 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefits
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. This program provides resources to help you navigate your personal journey, including well-being dollars, dedicated navigators, programs, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools.
Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) and engages employees in community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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