Pharmacy Technician

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).

The Pharmacy Technician works Monday through Friday 8:00 - 16:00 including Holidays, with no Weekends, at the Outpatient department of LDS Hospital.

Essential Functions

• Assists with all phases of pharmacy services under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Answers phones and provides excellent customer service.
• Assists the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information and maintaining records.
• Utilises pharmacy technology to prepare medication orders for dispensing, performs calculations, and compounds medications.
• Accurately fills and maintains medication supplies, including verifying and monitoring controlled substance inventories.
• Packages and labels medications accurately to minimise waste.
• Ensures pharmacy cleanliness and orderliness.
• Communicates with caregivers regarding responsibilities and identified concerns.
• Participates in departmental meetings and contributes ideas for improvement.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health.

Skills

• Competent in technical responsibilities and seeks training and peer feedback.
• Understands and complies with state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in and supports financial responsibilities of the department and Intermountain Health.
• Provides professional, timely delivery of medications, information, and service.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Competent in using computers and software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to state of practice.
• Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding pharmacy practice.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, climbing, crawling, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, walking.

Benefits

Intermountain Health provides a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.