Pharmacy Technician

Intermountain Health

2d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in providing safe, effective, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or technician supervisor, the technician performs procedural pharmacy duties and supports Pharmacy Services across practice locations. This position is based in the outpatient pharmacy at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00–16:00, including holidays, with no weekends. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The hourly pay range is $20.73–$31.58, depending on experience.

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, regulations, and statutes concerning pharmacy practice and 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 using computers and software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google, and ability to learn relevant new applications.
Competence in assigned technical responsibilities and willingness to seek appropriate training and peer feedback.
Ability to comply with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines applicable to the area of practice.

Responsibilities

Assist with all phases of pharmacy services under pharmacist supervision, as required by state law and job duties.
Answer phones and provide excellent customer service appropriate to the practice site.
Help pharmacists collect clinical and other patient information and maintain records required by regulations and policy.
Use pharmacy technology to prepare medication orders for dispensing, perform calculations, and compound medications when appropriate to the practice site.
Obtain required pharmacist supervision and accuracy checks, and understand which tasks require pharmacist verification.
Fill and maintain medication supplies, including verifying and monitoring controlled-substance inventories and supporting security, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and 340B/charging management.
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 issues to a pharmacist as appropriate.
Participate in departmental meetings, offer feedback and improvement ideas, and collaborate on best practices and processes that improve patient satisfaction.
Promote Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, and values and follow service behavior standards.
Provide detail-oriented, consistent, flexible care; complete advanced tasks within scope; and perform other duties assigned by management.
Support departmental, facility, and Intermountain Health financial responsibilities.
Deliver medications, information, and service professionally and promptly, and participate in department and team goals, activities, and projects.
Maintain regular attendance during scheduled business hours or shifts.