Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Location Address:
4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522

Date Posted:
October 22, 2026
Posting Expiration Date:
October 30, 2026
Department:
38017800 Mercy Pharmacy
Shift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
SEIU-4-Mercy Service Workers-SMC
Weekend Rotation:
Every 3rd
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 FTE (80 hours per 2 week pay period)
8 hour day/evening/night shift
Every 3rd weekend rotation
Meet our Care Team members: Pharmacy Technician
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.
Principle 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.
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.
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.