**Job Description:** This incumbent demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in the execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. The incumbent 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. Scope 1.Assists with all phases of pharmacy services while under the supervision of a pharmacist. 2. Answers phones. 3. Prepares and delivers medications for dispensing. 4. Utilizes pharmacy technology effectively to distribute medications. 5. Accurately fills and maintains medications supplies in the automatic dispensing system including verifying and monitoring controlled substance inventories as required. Packages and labels medications accurately and appropriately to minimize waste. Verifies and monitors controlled substance inventories as required by daily shift assignment. 6. Compounds medications in accordance with state law and policy. Performs calculations as necessary for accurate compounding. Prepares medication orders (i.e., chemotherapy, IV admixtures, compounding) according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Prepares complex sterile compounded IV products, including daily batch orders, stat and other emergency medications and TPN formulations. 7. Maintains appropriate records as required by regulation and policy. 8. Ensures pharmacy cleanliness and orderliness. 9. Assists the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information as required. 10. Effectively manages pharmacy inventory to ensure security, accuracy, cost. effectiveness, and 340B/Charging management as required. 11. Escalates items to the pharmacist for review as appropriate based on urgency, regulations, and scope. 12. Completes advanced tasks consistent with scope as assigned by management. 13. Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives. Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff, and takes appropriate actions. Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback. 14. Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards. 15. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required High School or equivalent is required Pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) through PTCB or EXcPT or other certifying board andsuccessful registration/certification/licensure with the state of practice as a Certified PharmacyTechnician (not "in-training" or "provisional") is required Any lapse or failure to meet these requirements will result in immediate termination At the discretion of the hiring manager,applicants who are not yet certified may be hired as Level I technicians for a limited time while they are pursing their certification Preferred Associates or bachelors degree is desirable Technician training is preferred BLS Two (2) years working as a certified pharmacy tech in a hospital or infusion pharmacy setting is preferred To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. 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 on site 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 the Microsoft Office Suite and Google. Ability to learn new applications relevant to the position. **Physical Requirements:** Physical RequirementsCarrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing. **Location:** St. Marys Regional Hospital **Work City:** Grand Junction **Work State:** Colorado **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 0 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $17.95 - $27.32 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 packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) . 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.