Job Description:
The Pharmacy Technician demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in the execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. This 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.
Scope
This position supports Pharmacy Services in Community-Based Care and Specialty-Based Care locations.
Job Essentials
- Provides customer service to patients, pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals in the areas of responsibility.
- Communicates with caregivers regarding responsibilities and identified concerns.
- 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 Healthcare.
- Provides delivery of medications, information, and service in a professional, timely manner and is actively engaged in department and team goals, activities, and projects.
- Attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s), and clearly understands when a pharmacist is required to verify tasks and activities .
- Participates in quality improvement activities and seeks a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes.
- Delivers detail-oriented, consistent, and flexible care.
- This position is Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current pharmacy technician license in 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.
- This position is assumed upon completion of the Tech Level II competencies and test in the technician development program.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the area of practice.
Physical Requirements:
Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing.
Location:
Supply Chain Center
Work City:
Midvale
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
