Pharmacy Technician Inpatient PRN
About The Position
Join our Inpatient Pharmacy Team at Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO, where pharmacists and pharmacy technicians partner with patient care teams to deliver safe, timely medication therapy across the hospital. The team supports patient care through unit-dose dispensing, sterile IV compounding, Omnicell automated dispensing cabinet support including accurate documentation, inventory, and controlled-substance accountability. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, dependable teammates, and making a meaningful impact on patients throughout their hospital stay, you’ll feel right at home here. Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO, is a leading healthcare facility known for its compassionate caregivers, clinical excellence, and award-winning services. The hospital offers advanced medical care, including cardiology, oncology, emergency services, and specialized treatments, all within a healing environment designed to prioritize patient well-being. With state-of-the-art equipment, spacious private rooms, and a commitment to innovation, Good Samaritan Hospital provides top-tier care to the community.
Requirements
- High School or equivalent is required
- Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to state of practice.
- Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification as appropriate to practice site.
- Technical competency
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial awareness
- Service delivery
- Job performance
- Reliability and Attendance
- Communication
- Organization
- Computer proficiency
Nice To Haves
- Inpatient pharmacy experience
- IV compounding skills
- Familiarity with Omnicell
Responsibilities
- Assists the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information and maintaining appropriate records as required by regulation and policy.
- Utilizes pharmacy technology effectively to prepare medication orders for dispensing, performs calculations as necessary, and compounds medications for accurate compounding as appropriate to practice site, in accordance with state law, policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) and clearly understands when a pharmacist must verify tasks and activities.
- Accurately fills and maintains medication supplies including verifying and monitoring controlled substance inventories to ensure security, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and 340B/Charging management as required to practice site.
- Communicates with caregivers regarding responsibilities, identified concerns, and participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, identifying potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions to escalate items to the pharmacist for review as appropriate based on urgency, regulations, and scope.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
