Pharmacy Tech I
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Tech I assists in providing pharmaceutical care to various customers by verifying medication packaging processes and outcomes. The position practices within the scope of state and federal regulations and assists the pharmacist with prescription preparation, including material resource management, dispensing, clerical, and billing duties. The technician documents services and supplies provided to patients accurately, participates in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities, and performs duties within the limitations and scope of practice for a registered technician. The role also transports medications to patient rooms or nursing medication rooms and retrieves unused medications from patient rooms or nursing areas. The Pharmacy Tech I is expected to demonstrate the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values through their behaviors, practices, and decisions. Strong communication, cooperative teamwork, and the ability to adapt to institutional roles and schedules are important. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit ministry serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada. It includes four hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy or Oregon Board of Pharmacy, based on the state worked.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to create and foster a cooperative teamwork environment.
- Ability to readily adapt to institutional roles and schedules.
Nice To Haves
- National certification (CPhT, ExCPT, or equivalent) is preferred; the posting specifies this preference for candidates with under three years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the pharmacist in preparing prescriptions, including material resource management, dispensing, clerical, and billing duties.
- Ensure accurate documentation of services and supplies provided to patients.
- Participate in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Understand limitations on registered technician responsibilities in medication dispensing and remain within the scope of practice.
- Transport medications to patient rooms or nursing medication rooms.
- Retrieve unused medications from patient rooms or nursing areas.
- Demonstrate the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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