Certified Pharmacy Technician

Description As a certified pharmacy technician, prepares, compounds, and dispenses medical orders/prescriptions under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Essential Job Functions: • May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department • May be required to assist pharmacist in retail and/or hospital pharmacy • Receives and stores incoming supplies • Verifies stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory record • Communicate effectively with customers • Performs a variety of tasks • Typically reports to supervisor or manager • Performs other related duties as assigned • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function • Competent to meet age specific needs of the patients served • Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. • Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies. • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. • Communicate with co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone. Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED preferred • Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician training program or equivalent work experience preferred • Pharmacy Technician license with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy required • CPht required • One year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred • Demonstrated ability to use computer skills including keyboarding and practical data entry into data based software programs Work Environment: • St. Mary's and Clearwater Health operate 24 hours per day each day of the year; operational needs of departments may require that you be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the patients. • St. Mary's and Clearwater Health Clinic locations have operation hours based on locations and patient needs therefore availability to work all clinic shifts, weekends and holidays as appropriate for location will be expected and required. • Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position. • On feet a minimum of 8-12 hours, depending on length of shift. • Must be able to lift and move 50lbs • Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy equipment up to 50 pounds. • Read charts, dials, equipment settings, literature and other printed and handwritten materials. • Work with equipment and computers (keyboarding). CVH is EOE St. Mary’s Health & Clearwater Valley Health