Pharmacy Technician II- Primary Care

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA This position provides the technical functions associated with the delivery of clinical pharmacy services by maintaining proper stock levels in all pharmacy locations, compounding or otherwise preparing, filling, pricing, and delivering pharmaceuticals or other related items. The incumbent may perform duties such as entering prescriptions, completing reports, operating and maintaining automated dispensing devices, inputting computer data, and providing all aspects of customer service that are required to provide Pharmacy Department services. This position completes the essential functions of the job under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. As a Pharmacy Technician II, this position provides advanced services such as IV therapy, preparation of chemotherapy, maintenance of automated dispensing machines, narcotic coordination, investigational drug therapy, billing/coding. Technician II incumbents are expected to plan, coordinate, and implement training programs for other staff. Technician IIs have a higher level of responsibility for departmental and organizational problem solving. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. Pharmacy Technician – Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians with the Pharmacy Primary Care team are embedded within primary care clinics and work closely with pharmacists, providers, nurses, medical assistants, and patients to support medication-related care. Key responsibilities include processing referrals, conducting patient outreach and scheduling, completing test claims, educating patients on medication costs and access, and coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team. This position is primarily on-site within the clinic setting, with a limited amount of remote work available. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. Clinic location may include Sugarhouse Health Center and/or Westridge Health Center.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical calculations for extemporaneous compounding and special dose preparation, rectifying drug distribution errors, reconciling billing and administration records, etc.
• 6 months experience as a Licensed Pharmacy Technician.
• Current Pharmacy Technician licensure in the State of Utah.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in advanced tasks associated with patient care.
• Effectively manage supplies of the department.
• Problem solves operational issues within the department and organization related to the medication use process.
• Assists in education and training of staff and other trainees.
• processing referrals
• conducting patient outreach and scheduling
• completing test claims
• educating patients on medication costs and access
• coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed