Pharmacy Technician III

HealthPartners is looking to hire a Pharmacy Technician III to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the timely and accurate dispensing of medications to patients in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Responsible for IV sterile compounding and hazardous drug preparation in compliance with USP <797> and USP <800> standards. This role requires knowledge of cleanroom practices, hazardous drug handling, and sterile compounding workflows. Experience in an infusion, oncology, hospital IV room, or similar sterile compounding environment is strongly preferred.

The position supports multiple sites and requires the ability to adapt to varying workflows, procedures, and operational needs. Flexibility to float between locations based on staffing and business needs is essential.

Work Schedule:

Day shift, standard business hours; No holidays or weekends. Float position supporting Park Nicollet Infusion Pharmacy locations at Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Maple Grove, Burnsville, and Saint Louis Park.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Five or more years (10,400+ hours) of Internal Pharmacy Technician experience is required.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• Must be registered with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Technician certification required. Certification as CPhT through either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet the insurability requirements relating to Park Nicollet's motor vehicle violation criteria (Methodist Pharmacy and Burnsville Infusion only).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills required including use of Epic and Microsoft Office products (e-mail, internet, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical products and performance of basic pharmaceutical calculations to obtain correct doses of medication.
• Must work 0.6 FTE or greater.
• Math aptitude is required. Ability to mathematically compute and convert drug concentrations and doses.
• Ability to type.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Time and task management, prioritizing, and organizational skill
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• IV preparation and hazardous drug compounding experience is preferred, rather than primarily retail pharmacy experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical products is desirable.
• Computer skills and familiarity with office software programs is desirable.
• Knowledge of automated dispensing products is desirable.

Benefits:

HealthPartners offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and much more!

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good - good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.