Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician plays a crucial role in supporting pharmacists in providing safe and effective pharmaceutical care.

Job Summary: The Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or technician supervisor, participating in various procedural aspects of pharmacy practice. This position supports Pharmacy Services across different locations, including acute, community, ambulatory, and specialty settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist pharmacists with all phases of pharmacy services as required by state practice and job duties.
• Provide excellent customer service and answer phones appropriately.
• Collect clinical and patient information, maintaining accurate records as required by regulations and policies.
• Utilize pharmacy technology to prepare medication orders, perform calculations, and compound medications accurately.
• Ensure accuracy checks by pharmacists and understand when verification is required.
• Manage medication supplies, including controlled substance inventories.
• Package and label medications accurately to minimize waste.
• Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and orderliness.
• Communicate with caregivers, participate in quality and patient safety initiatives, and identify potential safety hazards.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute ideas for improvement.
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to the state of practice.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding pharmacy practice.

Physical Requirements:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
• 2 holidays per year.
• 1 three-hour shift on a Saturday once a quarter for cleaning.

Compensation:

• $20.73 - $31.58 per hour.

Benefits: Intermountain Health offers a comprehensive benefits package fostering a culture of wellness.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.