Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

at Allina Health

Record last updated: 2/21/2026 5:09:10 AM

Current Days Open
38
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$21.72 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$31.70 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
40
First Seen
10/23/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$21.72 (Hourly)
2/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$31.70 (Hourly)
2/21/2026

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Full Job Description

Location Address: 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522 Date Posted: January 14, 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: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day, evening, and night shifts Every third weekend rotation Meet our Care Team Members: Allina Pharmacy team 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 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: $21.72 to $31.70 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. 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. Thats 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 up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events. 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. People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Were a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employees Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish Application Instructions: External Candidates: Click Apply to start your application. You will need to either create an account or sign into your account to submit an application. Employees: If you are a current Allina Health employee, you must sign into Workday and apply through Find Jobs to ensure that you are identified as an internal candidate.

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