Pharmacy Technician - Acute Care II - 7 on 7 off PM
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Description:Pharmacy
Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. Primary
responsibilities of this role include processing medications and
interacting with and assisting all members of the healthcare team
to ensure optimal medication use. Job duties also include inventory
control, non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, care of supplies
and equipment, management of automation systems, and other duties
as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership. Education
Qualifications: Educational Requirements: If working in a MN
location, must meet one of these three education/experience
categories as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy: -
Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of
continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota
Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January 1st, 2013 -
Completion of a board-approved technician training program. -
Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician
training program within one year of date of hire - Continuous
registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist
Intern If working in a ND location, must meet one of these two
education requirements, as defined by the North Dakota Board of
Pharmacy: - Successful completion of an American Society of Health
Systems Pharmacists accredited academic program - Completion of, or
be enrolled in, an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists
accredited on-the-job training program. Program must be completed
and must have obtained certification by a national certification
body approved by the Board of Pharmacy within 24 months of hire.
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is an approved
certification body Required Qualifications: If internal transfer: -
Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience -
Completion of Essentia Health’s orientation requirements -
Completion of Pharmacy Department’s orientation requirements -
Completion of Pharmacy Department’s Core Sterile Compounding
Training Program If external hire: - Minimum of 1040 hours of
pharmacy technician experience - Experience with sterile
compounding or graduate from an ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Technician
Program - Completion of Pharmacy Department’s Core Sterile
Compounding Training Program within 6 months of date of hire
Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Required
Certification/Licensure: - Earns, through employer-based training
program, and maintains Certification as a Certified Pharmacy
Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
(PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) within 2
years of hire; - Must maintain registration(s) (immediately) and
certification(s) (post two years of employment) for the duration of
employment OR - be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an
accredited Pharm.D. program; OR - for North Dakota locations only,
progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.
NOTE: Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern
or Pre-Intern does not need to have the State registration as a
Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
(PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
certification. - Must maintain registration(s) (immediately) and
certification(s) (post one year of employment) for the duration of
employment - Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as
required by the state's Board of Pharmacy Employee Benefits at
Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting
your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive
benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We
offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan
for the future, and we invest in your professional development
through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible
scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on
your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that
benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your
benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building Shift Rotation: Evening Rotation
(United States of America) Shift Start/End: / Hours Per Pay Period:
Up to $2,500 Compensation Range: $21.49 - $32.24 / hour Union: FTE:
0.8 Weekends: Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
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