Pharmacy Tech II

Trinity Health•Caldwell, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the provision of pharmaceutical care to various customers by verifying the medication packaging process and outcomes. Practices within the scope of state and federal regulations. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required. Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Tech with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy or Oregon Board of Pharmacy based on state worked. National Certification (CPhT, ExCPT or equivalent) required. HOURS: This position will provide occasional support for PTO and colleagues' leave. The position is located in Nampa. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Assists the pharmacist in preparing prescriptions, which includes various material resource management, dispensing, clerical, and billing duties. Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients. Participates in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities. Understands the limitations to performing certain responsibilities of a registered technician in dispensing medications and remains within the scope of practice. Maintains competency to work in the IV room, including performing hazardous compounding. Provides some functional supervision of technicians. Ensures required departmental functions are completed to provide effective and efficient service. Assists the pharmacist in preparing medications, which includes various material resource management, dispensing, clerical, and billing duties. Precepting duties, as required for new hires and technician students. Mentors technicians in learning new tasks. Ministry/Facility Information: Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health; The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II); Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Tech with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy or Oregon Board of Pharmacy based on state worked.
National Certification (CPhT, ExCPT or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

Assists the pharmacist in preparing prescriptions, which includes various material resource management, dispensing, clerical, and billing duties.
Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
Participates in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities.
Understands the limitations to performing certain responsibilities of a registered technician in dispensing medications and remains within the scope of practice.
Maintains competency to work in the IV room, including performing hazardous compounding.
Provides some functional supervision of technicians.
Ensures required departmental functions are completed to provide effective and efficient service.
Assists the pharmacist in preparing medications, which includes various material resource management, dispensing, clerical, and billing duties.
Precepting duties, as required for new hires and technician students.
Mentors technicians in learning new tasks.