Allina Health·Slaton, Texas
The technician is responsible for the accurate preparation and dispensing of medications, including parenteral products and chemotherapy, while adhering to USP 797 and 800 standards. Key duties involve managing inventory, processing prescriptions, calculating supplies, and ensuring safe delivery of home infusion products under pharmacist supervision.
Location Address: 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522
Date Posted: July 27, 2026
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length: Variable shift length
Hours Per Week: 0
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.
• 0.0 FTE (Casual role)
Flexible hours
Allina Home Infusion Operating Hours: 7 am to 6pm (Monday-Friday)
Weekday On-Call Hours (Monday-Friday): 6pm-10pm
Weekend Hours: On-Call Staffing from 10 am-6pm (Saturday/Sunday)
Prepare medications, parenteral products, and chemotherapy.
Prioritizes, enters, fills, labels and prepares for delivery home infusion products.
Adheres to and is knowledgeable regarding all USP 797 processes.
Proficient in computer skills and database management relevant to the work.
Calculates and collates supplies for the patient’s home under the supervision of the home infusion pharmacist.
Assists the pharmacist in maintenance of daily patient schedules, planning, and refills.
Works collaboratively with the home care agency and the patient to ensure safe delivery of product to the patient’s home.
Assists in billing documentation as directed.
Follows direction regarding workflow to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective administration of medications.
Assists and supports the care coordination/intake team with cross-coverage opportunities
Assists with buying as directed
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Provides basic drug distribution and drug preparation services. Checks pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions, including chemotherapy and other pharmaceutical therapies. Provides backup for the Pharmacy Buyer. The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Principle Responsibilities
Technician will routinely complete two of the following responsibilities:
Prepare sterile parenteral products using barcode assisted technology while adhering to USP 797 and 800 requirements.
Prepares chemotherapy using barcode assisted technology while adhering to USP 800 requirements.
Controlled substance audit technician (less than 50% of time).
Supports OR satellite pharmacist with drug dispensing and IV preparation for surgery patients.
ADC assignment of medications.
Pharmacy buyer backup.
Manage and support automated drug distribution.
Medication picking, delivery, and restocking to automated dispensing cabinets (ADC).
Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment.
Delivers and restocks controlled substances.
Assists with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies.
Prepares medications.
Prepares and select medications for distribution.
Prepares oral extemporaneous products.
Performs bulk compounding.
Complete and document quality assurance activities.
Monitors expiration dating.
Performs cleaning.
Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor.
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.
Other duties as assigned.
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
$22.04 to $30.01 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring 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 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.
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.
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess the functional competencies required for the role, with 0 to 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician being preferred. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with vocational or technical training from an ASHP-accredited program.
Market context
In Texas, pharmacy openings often favor candidates who already hold a valid Texas State Board of Pharmacy license and have community pharmacy experience. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a strong clinical foundation, current CPR certification, and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced patient-facing settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to your community pharmacy background.