Pharmacy Tech Full-time

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 90 ambulatory 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.

Requirements

Must be licensed Pharmacy Tech with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy or Oregon Board of Pharmacy, based on the state worked.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required (for Pharmacy Tech II).
Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Tech with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy or Oregon Board of Pharmacy based on state worked (for Pharmacy Tech II).
National Certification (CPhT, ExCPT or equivalent) required (for Pharmacy Tech II).
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to create and foster a cooperative teamwork environment.
Able to readily adapt to institutional roles and schedules.

Nice To Haves

National Certification (CPhT, ExCPT or equivalent) preferred with under 3 years’ experience (for Pharmacy Tech I).

Responsibilities

Assists the pharmacist in preparing prescriptions, which includes various material resource management, dispensing, clerical, and billing duties.
Revenue management: 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.
Transports medications to patient rooms or nursing medication rooms.
Retrieves unused medications from patient rooms or nursing areas.