Pharmacy Technician / Full-time, Day Shift

Job ID: 97343

Location: Minneapolis

Date Posted: 09/30/2026

Closing Date: 10/13/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-AFSCME

Division/Unit: Department of Veterans Affairs / Central Pharmacy StaffWork Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift - 9:30 am - 6:00 pmDays of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required: NoSalary Range: $21.73 - $27.72 / hourly; $45,372 - $57,879 / annually

Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCMEWork Area : Minnesota Veterans Home - MinneapolisFLSA Status : Nonexempt Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : YesThe work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Homes Central Pharmacy! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500!GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays each year. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to assist at the MN Veterans Homes Central Pharmacy. We invite you to come serve those who have served our country and their families. The Central Pharmacy provides pharmacy services to our eight Minnesota Veterans Homes located across the state. Our pharmacy is a closed-door pharmacy located on the campus of the Minneapolis Veterans Home with state-of-the-art technology, but also preserves historical military buildings and monuments at our riverside campus. This position assists registered Pharmacists by conducting routine administrative and technical tasks in a non-retail pharmacy environment. Responsibilities include data entry, processing and filling prescriptions, pre-packing routine medications, generating computer reports, managing inventory, handling phone calls, and operating pharmacy automation equipment. Additional tasks involve ordering and receiving medications, packaging them for delivery, and all work is reviewed by a Pharmacist. Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Minimum Qualifications: Completed vocational/technical program or certification in Pharmacy Technology (Associate in Applied Science degree or Pharmacy Technician diploma) or equivalent; ORPossess current national certification as a pharmacy technician; ORCompleted an employer-based pharmacy training program that includes a minimum total of 240 hours in a one-year period to include both theoretical and practical instruction; ORCompleted a pharmacy technician training program provided by a branch of the United States Armed Forces or Public Health Service. ANDMust have an active Pharmacy Technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry of prescription and inventory records Ability to make math calculations with speed and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of QS1 and DocuTrack (pharmacy processing software) Knowledge of pharmacy operations and billing practices of a long-term care pharmacy

Additional Requirements: This position requires successful completion of the following: Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check. A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.