Pharmacy Technician Float

Intermountain Health

6d•$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 aspects of pharmacy practice and supports Pharmacy Services across acute, community, ambulatory, and specialty locations. This float position primarily works Monday through Friday, with some holiday coverage as needed. Standard hours are 0700–1530 when not covering a staffing need. Shifts and days may vary to provide flexible staffing support throughout the pharmacy. The role is based at Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is scheduled for 40 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 pharmacy laws and regulations 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; ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
Competence with computers and software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications, and ability to learn relevant new applications.
Ability to understand and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient pharmacy experience, preferably involving multiple pharmacy assignments or workflows.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 20 pounds overhead without assistance.

Responsibilities

Assist with pharmacy services under pharmacist supervision, as required by state law and job duties.
Answer phones and provide appropriate customer service.
Assist pharmacists in collecting clinical and other patient information and maintaining required records.
Use pharmacy technology to prepare medication orders, perform calculations, and compound medications as appropriate to the practice site and in accordance with laws, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Obtain required pharmacist supervision and accuracy checks, and recognize when pharmacist verification is necessary.
Fill and maintain medication supplies, including monitoring controlled-substance inventories and supporting security, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and 340B/charging management as applicable.
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 potential hazards, and escalate issues to a pharmacist as appropriate.
Participate in departmental meetings, offer ideas and feedback, identify process-improvement opportunities, and collaborate on best practices.
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.
Deliver medications, information, and service professionally and promptly, and participate in department and team goals, activities, and projects.
Support the financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Health.
Attend work during regularly scheduled business hours or assigned shifts.