Pharmacy Technician - Retail Pharmacy | Thief River Falls - Full Time

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $18.00 - $29.00Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Retail Pharmacy Technician to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, takes initiative, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a willingness to ask questions and continuously improve.

No prior pharmacy experience? No problem, we provide comprehensive on the job training for the right candidate.

Key Qualities We’re Looking For:
- Motivated and reliable
- Strong desire to learn and grow
- Self-starter with initiative
- Curious and engaged—comfortable asking questions

Schedule & Hours:
- Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Saturday rotation: every 3rd or 4th Saturday
- Closed on major holidays

Join a supportive team where you can build valuable skills and grow your career in pharmacy!

Summary

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Job Description

In a retail/community pharmacy setting, the Pharmacy Technician duties consist of assisting pharmacists in compounding, preparing and dispensing medical prescriptions to the public after receiving information from customers or patients according to written/faxed prescriptions. Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs; ensures that equipment is functioning properly and assists in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair; controls inventory stock level and timeline to ensure adequate supplies. Assists with billing related functions. May assist with departmental quality assurance and other customer- or patient-focused services with oversight from supervisory staff; assists in the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment and conditions that adhere to state laws and regulations. Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs.

The Pharmacy Technician position is located in different work environments and duties may vary based upon location or setting; also depending on location, there may be an overlap of retail/inpatient responsibilities.

Qualifications

High School graduate or general education diploma (GED) required.

Minnesota: As of January 1, 2012 any individual registering for the first time as a technician needs to be 18 years of age or older. Must have active/current pharmacy technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. For new technician registrants, the individual must complete a Sanford provided (or equivalent) pharmacy technician training program within 12 months of registration with the board.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected].