Pharmacy Technician Trainee: Full Time/Part Time/PRN Opportunities

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

We are considering all applicants for the pharmacy technician roles listed below.
Based on your professional work experience, skills, and abilities, we will attach
your application at the appropriate level and forward your information to our
hiring team for review.

Pharmacy Technician Trainee:
This position learns the technical functions associated with the delivery of clinical
pharmacy services by maintaining proper stock levels in all pharmacy locations,
compounding or otherwise preparing, filling, pricing, and delivering pharmaceuticals or
other related items. The incumbent may perform duties such as entering prescriptions,
completing reports, operating and maintaining automated dispensing devices, inputting
computer data, and providing all aspects of customer service that are required to
provide Pharmacy Department services. This position completes the essential functions
of the job under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

Pharmacy Technician I:
This position provides the technical functions associated with the delivery of clinical
pharmacy services by maintaining proper stock levels in all pharmacy locations,
compounding or otherwise preparing, filling, pricing, and delivering pharmaceuticals or
other related items. The incumbent may perform duties such as entering prescriptions,
completing reports, operating and maintaining automated dispensing devices, inputting
computer data, and providing all aspects of customer service that are required to
provide Pharmacy Department services. This position completes the essential functions
of the job under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

Pharmacy Technician II:
This position provides the technical functions associated with the delivery of clinical
pharmacy services by maintaining proper stock levels in all pharmacy locations,
compounding or otherwise preparing, filling, pricing, and delivering pharmaceuticals or
other related items. The incumbent may perform duties such as entering prescriptions,
completing reports, operating and maintaining automated dispensing devices, inputting
computer data, and providing all aspects of customer service that are required to
provide Pharmacy Department services. This position completes the essential functions
of the job under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. As a Pharmacy Technician II,
this position provides advanced services such as IV therapy, preparation of
chemotherapy, maintenance of automated dispensing machines, narcotic coordination,
investigational drug therapy, billing/coding. Technician II incumbents are expected to
plan, coordinate, and implement training programs for other staff. Technician IIs have a
higher level of responsibility for departmental and organizational problem solving.

Pharmacy Technician III:
This position provides the technical functions associated with the delivery of clinical
pharmacy services by maintaining proper stock levels in all pharmacy locations,
compounding or otherwise preparing filling, pricing and delivering medications or other
related items. The incumbent may perform duties such as entering prescriptions,
completing reports, operating and maintaining automated dispensing devices, inputting
computer data and providing all aspects of customer service that are required to provide
Pharmacy Department services. This positions completes the essential functions of the
job under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. A Pharmacy Technician III must meet
all the expectations of a Pharmacy Technician II. As a Pharmacy Technician III, this
position requires a high level of in-depth knowledge and expertise that is characterized
by demonstrating advanced, complex problem solving, practicing in more specialized
assignments, leading in the planning coordination and implementation of training
programs, and assisting with quality and safety improvement projects.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Trains to assist the pharmacist in tasks associated with patient care.
• Learns to effectively manage supplies of the department.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

• Familiarity with medical terminology.

• May determine options from a variety of pre-established departmental policies and procedures, but cannot act outside of these unless authorized to do so by a Pharmacist.

• May vary work routines according to patient care priorities.

• Major problems encountered by incumbents include first line screening for medication order errors, drug or allergy contraindications, and processing non-formulary drug requests.

• Challenges encountered may include problem solving for operation and maintenance of all automated systems in the Pharmacy Department.

• Performing the essential duties of this position may involve standing for extended periods of time and/or handling heavy or bulky supply containers.

• Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical calculations for extemporaneous compounding and special dose preparation, rectifying drug distribution errors, reconciling billing and administration records, etc.

Qualifications

Qualifications
Licenses Required

• Current Pharmacy Technician Training license with the State of Utah

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. This position involves standing for extended periods of time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Walking, Standing, Speaking, Sitting, Reaching, Pulling and/or Pushing, Near Vision, Listening, Lifting, Far Vision, Color Determination, Carrying