Pharmacy Technician

Intermountain Health

8d•$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 role performs procedural aspects of pharmacy practice and supports Pharmacy Services across acute, community, ambulatory, and specialty locations. The position is based at Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and every other Friday, with participation in a rotating holiday schedule. The position is scheduled for 30 hours per week. The technician supports medication preparation, dispensing, inventory management, recordkeeping, customer service, and pharmacy quality and safety activities. Work may be performed on site or remotely as appropriate to the practice site. The hourly pay range is $20.73–$31.58, with the actual rate dependent 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 regulations and statutes related to 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 applications relevant to the position.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Regular attendance during scheduled business hours or shifts.

Responsibilities

Assist with all phases of pharmacy services under pharmacist supervision as required by state practice laws 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 records required by regulation 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 laws, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Obtain appropriate supervision and accuracy checks from pharmacists and recognize when pharmacist verification is required.
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 safety hazards, and escalate issues to pharmacists 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 comply with service behavior standards.
Provide detail-oriented, consistent, flexible care; complete advanced tasks within scope; and perform other duties assigned by management.
Support the financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Health.
Deliver medications, information, and service professionally and promptly, and participate in department and team goals, activities, and projects.