Pharmacy Technician PRN

Intermountain Health•St. George, UT

6d•$21 - $32

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in delivering appropriate, safe, effective, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or technician supervisor, the technician performs procedural aspects of pharmacy practice and supports Pharmacy Services across acute, community, ambulatory, and specialty locations. This is a PRN, zero-hour, non-benefited position requiring at least three shifts per month. No call is required, and flexibility is expected. The technician helps with pharmacy services, customer service, patient information and records, medication preparation and compounding, inventory management, medication packaging and labeling, and maintaining an orderly pharmacy. The position requires working within applicable laws, policies, procedures, protocols, and scope of practice, and obtaining pharmacist supervision and verification when required. The technician also supports quality and patient safety, communicates concerns, contributes to team and departmental improvement efforts, and performs other duties as assigned. The position is based at Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital in St George, Utah. Scheduled weekly hours are zero. The hourly pay range is $20.73–$31.58, with the actual rate dependent on experience. A resume is required and must be submitted in Word or PDF format; it must include full work history, education, certifications, and licenses.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to the state of practice.
Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations concerning pharmacy practice and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as appropriate to the practice site.
Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multifunctional team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
Competence with computers and software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google, and ability to learn applications relevant to the position.
Competence in assigned technical responsibilities and willingness to seek training and peer feedback.
Ability to understand and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Regular attendance during scheduled shifts.
Availability for a minimum of three shifts per month and flexibility; no call is required.
Submit a resume in Word or PDF format that includes full work history, education, certifications, and licenses.

Responsibilities

Assist with pharmacy services under pharmacist supervision as required by state practice and job duties.
Answer phones and provide excellent customer service appropriate to the practice site.
Assist pharmacists in collecting clinical and other patient information and maintaining required records.
Use pharmacy technology to prepare medication orders for dispensing, perform calculations, and compound medications as appropriate to the practice site and applicable requirements.
Obtain appropriate supervision and accuracy checks, and understand when a pharmacist must verify tasks and activities.
Fill and maintain medication supplies, including verifying and monitoring controlled substance inventories and supporting security, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and 340B/charging management as applicable.
Package and label medications accurately and appropriately to minimize waste.
Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and orderliness.
Communicate with caregivers about responsibilities and concerns, participate in quality and patient safety initiatives, identify potential hazards, and escalate concerns to a pharmacist as appropriate.
Participate in departmental meetings, provide ideas or feedback, identify process improvements, and collaborate on best practices.
Promote Intermountain Health's mission, vision, and values and abide by service behavior standards.
Deliver detail-oriented, consistent, flexible care; complete advanced tasks within scope; and perform other duties assigned by management.
Support departmental, facility, and organizational financial responsibilities.
Deliver medications, information, and service professionally and promptly, and participate in department and team goals, activities, and projects.