Pharmacy Tech - Brooklyn Park Clinic Pharmacy - Hiring Incentive

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
Equal Employment Opportunities:

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.
SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking a

Pharmacy Tech

to join our Brooklyn Park Clinic Community Pharmacy team. This position is full-time with benefits, 80 hours per pay period, day shift, and every 4th weekend. Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.
$5000 Sign-On Bonus
A sign-on bonus is available for eligible external candidates. Current employees and former employees (rehired within 12 months) are not eligible. One year work commitment required.
Purpose of this position:

Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, performs a variety of technical and clerical duties allowable by law, while maintaining a favorable image of the pharmacy within the hospital and in the community
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Answers phones for the pharmacy department and directs calls to appropriate personnel
Maintains knowledge of the Hospital Credit and Collection Policy and other related policies
Prepackages, prepares, labels, and hands out prescriptions after they are checked by a registered pharmacist
Maintains cash registers, credit card machines, and reporting for cash transactions
Prepares daily deposits for the cashier's office
Bills and credits patient medications
Stocks inventory in Pharmacy
Routinely checks and removes outdated and expired medications
Delivers medications to patient care and ancillary areas and picks up new orders as scheduled
Files prescriptions and reports
Maintains the pharmacy in a clean and organized fashion
Enters outpatient prescriptions
Obtains and records patient drug histories
Triages orders, determines priorities, processes orders, and notifies the pharmacist as appropriate
Performs various calculations to determine the correct dose using weight
Identifies the appropriate product to process based on the prescription order
Triages insurance rejections and initiates prior authorization claims as needed
Uses appropriate pharmaceutical-medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols
Maintains a working knowledge of general chemical and physical properties of drugs
Compounding medications as per Minnesota Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations
Is responsible for safe and careful handling of chemotherapeutic medications
Assists with other duties as assigned but only after appropriate training

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GE

Preferred Qualifications:
Computer skills
Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems
Insurance and Billing Experience
Experience working with specialty medications in a health system setting
Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or a 240-hour employer-based Technician training Program or 1,000 hours of Pharmacy experienc

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
Ability to communicate with other employees and public
Possesses strong interpersonal skills, is a team player, and promotes positive team environment
Excellent customer service skills
Demonstrates good decision making skills, problem solving techniques, and possesses the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to use a computer and associated programs
Ability to understand oral and written instructions
Ability to learn and apply pharmacy procedures and interpret prescriptions
Ability to apply basic math skills
Some skill in record keeping
Ability to use computer effectively

License/Certifications:
Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with MN State Board
PTCB or ExCPT pharmacy tech certification within 1 year of date of hire, paid for by employee
• OR-
Current Intern License with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing

Equal Employment Opportunities

to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Please Note:

Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
Total Rewards Package:
We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available

ONLY

for benefit eligible positions).
For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.
Department: Brooklyn Park Pharmacy Primary Location: MN-Brooklyn Park-Brooklyn Park Clinic Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period) Shift Detail: Day, Every 4th Weekend Job Level: Staff Employee Status: Regular Eligible for Benefits: Yes Union/Non Union: Union Min: $20.80 Max: $29.52 Job Posting: Jan-08-2025