Pharmacy Technician

Intermountain Health

9d•$21 - $32

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in providing 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. The position is based at Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital in Sandy, Utah. Scheduled shifts are weekdays from approximately 7:00–7:30 a.m. to 3:30–4:00 p.m., with assigned holidays. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Work may be performed on site or remotely as appropriate to the practice site.

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; ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
Competence with computers and software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google, and ability to learn relevant applications.
Regular attendance during scheduled business hours or shifts.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available as needed.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.
Compounding experience.

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.
Assist pharmacists with collecting clinical and other patient information and maintaining records required by regulations and policy.
Use pharmacy technology to prepare medication orders for dispensing, perform calculations, and compound medications as appropriate to the practice site and in accordance with applicable laws, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Obtain appropriate supervision and accuracy checks, and understand when a pharmacist must verify tasks and activities.
Fill and maintain medication supplies accurately, including verifying and monitoring controlled-substance inventories and supporting security, cost effectiveness, and 340B/charging management as required.
Package and label medications accurately to minimize waste as appropriate to the practice site and job duties.
Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and orderliness.
Communicate with caregivers about responsibilities and concerns; participate in quality and patient-safety initiatives; identify potential safety hazards and escalate them to a pharmacist for review as appropriate.
Participate in departmental meetings, contribute feedback and improvement ideas, and work with the team to develop and achieve best practices and processes.
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.
Seek training and peer feedback, comply with applicable laws and policies, support departmental financial responsibilities, and deliver medications, information, and service professionally and promptly.
Participate in department and team goals, activities, and projects.