We are looking for a Casual Pharmacy Technician. This position is a Day/Evening rotation (Max of every 3rd weekend.) Casual Technicians must work at least 2 shifts per month to maintain proficiencies.

Compensation & Benefits Information:

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $20.37/hour to $30.54/hour, with a median wage of $25.45/hour. This position is also eligible for shift differential pay: $1.25/hour for weekends, $1.00/hour for evenings, & $1.50/nights. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits.

Major Challenges:

• Adapting to patient variety and complexity.
• Maintains professional courtesy when faced with pressures from frustrated customers.
• Prioritizing, organizing, and assisting in the provision of pharmaceuticals to patient care areas.
• Proactively planning and collaborating with multiple disciplines to ensure patient and family needs are being addressed in a timely manner.
• Maintaining a professional attitude when faced with multiple interruptions and workflow changes.
• Maintain competency in all pharmacy areas to provide coverage with open shifts and when staffing issues occurs.
• Working with multiple insurance companies to receive payment for prescription medications.
• Communicating daily updates with the next shift during shift changes.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for assisting pharmacists in the delivery of pharmacy services, which maximize outcomes in a manner consistent with Gillette and the department's mission, philosophies and in accordance with laws, regulations and hospital policies and procedures. Prepares and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols, and within specified time frames. Pharmacy Technicians do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the MN Board of Pharmacy is required, unless licensed as a Pharmacy Intern in which case a technician registration is not required.
• Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (ExCPT) – OR - Licensed as a Pharmacy Intern with the MN Board of Pharmacy.
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification is required within one year of employment (through PTCB), unless licensed as a Pharmacy Intern.
• Related hospital experience or combination of education and related pharmacy experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and maintain proficiency in the use of pharmacy equipment and computer systems.
• Demonstrated attention to details and ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a busy environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be interested in working with people with disabilities, primarily children & adolescents and their families.
• Must be able and willing to work required hours.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in institutional pharmacy - minimum 1 yr.
• Previous experience and training in preparation of sterile products - minimum 1 year

Gillette requires all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless there is a Gillette-approved medical or religious exemption. New hires will be required to have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to starting employment and submit proof of 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine prior to 1st day. Gillette also requires all employees to receive the influenza vaccine or wear an approved face mask during influenza season. The flu vaccine can be done at the time of the health clearance appointment.

Gillette Children’s is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued. We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission. Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children's provides specialized health care for people who have short-term or long-term disabilities that began during childhood. We help children, adults and their families improve their health, achieve greater well-being, and enjoy life.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers.

Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding e-verify.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)