Pharmacy Technician Inpatient

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician Inpatient position at Intermountain Health involves assisting pharmacists in providing safe and effective pharmaceutical care. The role includes various procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under supervision, contributing to the pharmacy team, and ensuring the efficient management of medications and pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all phases of pharmacy services under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Answers phones and prepares medications for dispensing.
• Utilizes pharmacy technology effectively to distribute medications.
• Accurately fills and maintains medication supplies in the automatic dispensing system.
• Packages and labels medications accurately to minimize waste.
• Verifies and monitors controlled substance inventories as required.
• Compounds medications in accordance with state law and policy.
• Prepares medication orders including chemotherapy and IV admixtures according to established protocols.
• Maintains appropriate records as required by regulation and policy.
• Ensures pharmacy cleanliness and orderliness.
• Assists the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information.
• Effectively manages pharmacy inventory for security and accuracy.
• Escalates items to the pharmacist for review based on urgency and regulations.
• Completes advanced tasks as assigned by management.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of SCL Health.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) through PTCB or EXcPT is required.
• Successful registration/certification/licensure with the state as a Certified Pharmacy Technician is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Competent in understanding and usage of computers and software programs.

Nice-to-haves

• Associates or bachelor's degree is desirable.
• Technician training is preferred.
• BLS certification is preferred.
• Two years working as a certified pharmacy tech in a hospital or infusion pharmacy setting is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package covering wellness programs.
• Support for living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.