Pharmacy Tech Trainee

Intermountain Health

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This temporary, fixed-term position is designed for individuals seeking to fulfill the practical experience requirements necessary for pharmacy technician licensure. The trainee will work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists and experienced technicians in an inpatient hospital setting, gaining hands-on experience in medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and patient safety protocols. The term is strictly limited to three months, regardless of the total hours completed during that period. The incumbent participates in many procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and is an integral part of the pharmacy team. Caregivers in this position will receive paid on the job training and are expected to practice in compliance with pharmacy technician trainee licensure. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee will be enrolled in an approved program and complete coursework to become a licensed pharmacy technician. Upon completion of the program the trainee is required to submit for licensure. It is expected that any trainee will complete coursework within one year of starting the program. Technician trainee will be paid for practical experience. Didactic coursework will be completed by the technician trainee outside of working hours and is not compensated. Trainee may be required to work weekends, nights, and holidays. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee will prepare medication orders, receive prescriptions, complete required paperwork, assist with billing, stock medication, and deliver medication to patients. Supports patients, pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals in relevant areas of responsibility. Communicates effectively with all caregivers and stakeholders regarding responsibilities and identified concerns.

Requirements

• Candidate must be at least 17 years old
• Candidate will enroll or be enrolled in a Pharmacy Technician training program per state guidelines
• Utah: Must apply for Pharmacy Technician Trainee License within four weeks of hire date and obtain within eight weeks of hire
• Colorado: Must apply for provisional Pharmacy Technician Registration
• Montana: Must apply for a provisional Pharmacy Technician Trainee License
• Idaho: No training license required
• Nevada: Must apply for Pharmacy Technician Trainee License
• Demonstrated basic computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Competently and effectively learns technical responsibilities as assigned
• Seeks appropriate training and peer feedback on routine responsibilities
• Understands and complies with state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and guidelines related to their specific area of practice
• Participates and supports financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Healthcare
• Provides delivery of medications, information, and services in a professional, timely manner
• Seeks a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes
• Consistently attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s)
• Clearly understands when a pharmacist is required to verify tasks and activities to deliver detail-oriented, consistent, and flexible care

Responsibilities

• Prepare medication orders
• Receive prescriptions
• Complete required paperwork
• Assist with billing
• Stock medication
• Deliver medication to patients
• Support patients, pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals
• Communicate effectively with all caregivers and stakeholders regarding responsibilities and identified concerns
• Participate in many procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Practice in compliance with pharmacy technician trainee licensure
• Prepare medication orders
• Receive prescriptions
• Complete required paperwork
• Assist with billing
• Stock medication
• Deliver medication to patients

Benefits

• Paid on the job training
• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed