Pharmacy Technician

Location Address:
200 State Ave
Faribault, MN 55021-6345

Date Posted:
October 09, 2026
Department:
47007800 Pharmacy
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
0
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
None
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
Casual (0.0 FTE)
8 hour, day/evening shifts
No weekends
Job Description:
Provides basic drug distribution and drug preparation services. Checks pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions, including chemotherapy and other pharmaceutical therapies. Provides backup for the Pharmacy Buyer. The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Principle Responsibilities
Technician will routinely complete two of the following responsibilities:
Prepare sterile parenteral products using barcode assisted technology while adhering to USP 797 and 800 requirements.
Prepares chemotherapy using barcode assisted technology while adhering to USP 800 requirements.
Controlled substance audit technician (less than 50% of time).
Supports OR satellite pharmacist with drug dispensing and IV preparation for surgery patients.
ADC assignment of medications.
Pharmacy buyer backup.
Manage and support automated drug distribution.
Medication picking, delivery, and restocking to automated dispensing cabinets (ADC).
Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment.
Delivers and restocks controlled substances.
Assists with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies.
Prepares medications.
Prepares and select medications for distribution.
Prepares oral extemporaneous products.
Performs bulk compounding.
Complete and document quality assurance activities.
Monitors expiration dating.
Performs cleaning.
Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor.
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.
Other duties as assigned.
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
0 to 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred
0 to 2 years of healthcare 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: $22.04 to $30.01 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring 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.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
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. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
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.