Pharmacy Technician
Intermountain Health
**Job Description:**
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 will work at our Primary Children's Hospital SLC. The hours will be** **2100-0700 (Graveyards)** **7 on 7 off with a Wednesday to Tuesday rotation.**
**This position may be eligible for shift differential pay based on assigned shifts.**
Job Description:
As a pharmacy technician specializing in sterile compounding, you will play a critical role in preparing and dispensing sterile medications. You will work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safety and accuracy of all preparations.
Essential Functions:
+ Prepare and compound sterile medications in accordance with established protocols and procedures per USP 797
+ Maintain a clean environment in the compounding area
+ Perform quality checks and maintain accurate records of compounding activities.
+ Assist in inventory management, including ordering and restocking supplies.
+ Provide excellent customer service while assisting patients and other healthcare professionals.
+ 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.
Skills
+ 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.
+ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Regular attendance to perform work during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required. Work may be performed on site or remote as appropriate to practice site.
+ 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.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ 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.
+ Any lapse or failure to meet these requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to termination, at the hiring manager's discretion.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Previous sterile compounding experience
+ Knowledge of USP 797
**Physical Requirements:**
**Physical Requirements:**
+ Ability to stand for long periods of time, Manual dexterity, able to lift 20lbs unassisted, carrying, hearing/listening, pulling/pushing, seeing, walking as needed to perform job duties
**Location:**
Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital
**Work City:**
Salt Lake City
**Work State:**
Utah
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
35
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$19.73 - $30.06
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a 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.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.
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