Pharmacy Technician Inpatient

Pharmacy Technician

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).

Schedule: Variable 10-hour days with rotations to evening shift every 4th week, and daily assignments of main pharmacy and oncology pharmacy, including IV compounding and restocking Omnicells throughout hospital.

Shift Details:

• Day shift covers the hours of 6:30 – 7:30 pm
• Evening shift 1:30 pm – 11:30 pm
• Every other weekend rotation
• Every other holiday rotation

Location: St. Mary's Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Top candidates have inpatient pharmacy experience, IV compounding skills, and familiarity with Omnicell or Pyxis. New grads welcome to apply.

Why Join Us:

• Team Support: Work with a dedicated team of 55 Pharmacy caregivers, split between Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
• Innovative Technology: Utilize cutting-edge equipment, including automated inventory systems, USP 797 and 800 compliant clean rooms, DoseEdge IV/PO workflow solutions, Omnicell, and Alaris pumps.
• Collaborative Environment: Engage in interdisciplinary committees and activities that foster teamwork and connection.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a schedule that allows you to explore the beauty of Western Colorado.

Professional Growth:

• Training: Receive a minimum of 8 weeks of onsite training upon hire.
• Continuing Education: Access free continuing education credits throughout the year.
• Development Opportunities: Participate in local and enterprise-wide committees, online courses, and mentorship programs.
• Career Advancement: Benefit from career planning and advancement opportunities.

Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City, is committed to putting people first. Serving the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for nearly 120 years and founded in 1896 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, St. Mary's has a rich history of serving the many needs of its community, from advanced medical care to charitable giving.

Life in Grand Junction: Grand Junction offers over 300 days of sunshine per year and a perfect blend of Western charm, adventure, and natural beauty. Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, skiing, and rafting, as well as cultural experiences such as art walks, live performances, and local festivals. Explore nearby natural wonders and Colorado's wine country.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with all phases of pharmacy services while under the supervision of a pharmacist as required by state of practice and job duties.
• Answers phones and provides excellent customer service as appropriate to practice site.
• Assists the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information and maintaining appropriate records as required by regulation and policy.
• Utilizes pharmacy technology effectively to prepare medication orders for dispensing, performs calculations as necessary, and compounds medications for accurate compounding as appropriate to practice site, in accordance with state law, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) and clearly understands when a pharmacist must verify tasks and activities.
• Accurately fills and maintains medication supplies including verifying and monitoring controlled substance inventories to ensure security, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and 340B/Charging management as required to practice site.
• Packages and labels medications accurately and appropriately to minimize waste as appropriate to practice site and job duties.
• Ensures pharmacy cleanliness and orderliness as appropriate to practice site.
• Communicates with caregivers regarding responsibilities, identified concerns, and participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, identifying potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions to escalate items to the pharmacist for review as appropriate based on urgency, regulations, and scope.
• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification as appropriate to practice site.

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.

Physical Requirements:

• Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, climbing, crawling, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, walking as needed to perform job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.73 - $31.58

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.