Pharmacy Technician

Intermountain Health

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. The position participates in many procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or technician supervisor and is an integral part of the pharmacy team. This position supports Pharmacy Services in all locations (i.e., acute, community, ambulatory, specialty). This position is for a full-time float pharmacy technician that will be scheduled 64 hours per two-week pay period. This caregiver will be trained to staff various areas of the pharmacy including our Central and Decentral roles, Central and Infusion Clean rooms, Narcotics, Operating Rooms, and Medication Histories. This float position will potentially cover all of these various areas for day shifts that have varied start times that are between 5:00am and 7:00am and swing shifts that start at 2:30pm. The shift lengths will vary from eight to twelve hours depending on the area of coverage. Holidays are in a rotating holiday schedule that covers 3 holidays per year.

Requirements

• Is competent and effective in technical responsibilities assigned and seeks appropriate training and peer feedback on routine responsibilities.
• Understands and complies with state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and guidelines related to their specific area of practice.
• Participates in and supports financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Health.
• Provides delivery of medications, information, and service in a professional, timely manner and is actively engaged in department and team goals, activities, and projects.
• Regular attendance to perform work during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service-oriented environment.
• Competent in understanding and usage of computers and software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google.
• Ability to learn new applications relevant to the position.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in these pharmacy areas: Central and Decentral, Central and Infusion Clean rooms, Narcotics, Operating Rooms, and Medication Histories.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all phases of pharmacy services while under the supervision of a pharmacist as required by state of practice and job duties.
• Answers phones and provides excellent customer service as appropriate to practice site.
• 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.
• Packages and labels medications accurately and appropriately to minimize waste as appropriate to practice site and job duties.
• Ensures pharmacy cleanliness and orderliness as appropriate 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.
• Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback and identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction and seeks a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Delivers detail-oriented, consistent, flexible care and completes advanced tasks consistent with scope and performs other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• generous 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
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED