Pharmacy Technician

Intermountain Health

2d•$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 position performs procedural aspects of pharmacy practice and supports Pharmacy Services across acute, community, ambulatory, and specialty locations. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and every other Friday from 1400 to 2230, with a rotating holiday schedule. The role is based at Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is scheduled for 22 hours per week.

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 regulations and statutes governing pharmacy practice and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as appropriate to the practice site.
Effective and diplomatic communication within a multifunctional team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
Competence using computers and software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google, and ability to learn relevant applications.
Competence in assigned technical responsibilities and willingness to seek training and peer feedback.
Ability to comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Regular attendance during scheduled business hours or shifts.

Responsibilities

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