Pharmacy Tech Trainee

Pharmacy Technician TraineeThis temporary, fixed-term position is designed for individuals seeking to fulfill the practical experience requirements necessary for pharmacy technician licensure. The trainee will work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists and experienced technicians in an inpatient hospital setting, gaining hands-on experience in medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and patient safety protocols. The term is strictly limited to three months, regardless of the total hours completed during that period.Essential FunctionsThe incumbent participates in many procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and is an integral part of the pharmacy team.Caregivers in this position will receive paid on the job training and are expected to practice in compliance with pharmacy technician trainee licensure.The Pharmacy Technician Trainee will be enrolled in an approved program and complete coursework to become a licensed pharmacy technician.Upon completion of the program the trainee is required to submit for licensure. It is expected that any trainee will complete coursework within one year of starting the program.Technician trainee will be paid for practical experience.Didactic coursework will be completed by the technician trainee outside of working hours and is not compensated.Trainee may be required to work weekends, nights, and holidays.The Pharmacy Technician Trainee will prepare medication orders, receive prescriptions, complete required paperwork, assist with billing, stock medication, and deliver medication to patients.Supports patients, pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals in relevant areas of responsibility.Communicates effectively with all caregivers and stakeholders regarding responsibilities and identified concerns.SkillsCompetently and effectively learns technical responsibilities as assigned and seeks appropriate training and peer feedback on routine responsibilities.The Pharmacy Technician Trainee understands and complies with state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and guidelines related to their specific area of practice and participates and supports financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Healthcare.Responsible to provide delivery of medications, information, and services in a professional, timely manner and to seek a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes.Consistently attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) and clearly understands when a pharmacist is required to verify tasks and activities to deliver detail-oriented, consistent, and flexible care.QualificationsCandidate must be at least 17 years oldCandidate will enroll or be enrolled in a Pharmacy Technician training program per state guidelinesUtah: Must apply for Pharmacy Technician Trainee License within four weeks of hire date and obtain within eight weeks of hireColorado: Must apply for provisional Pharmacy Technician RegistrationMontana: Must apply for a provisional Pharmacy Technician Trainee LicenseIdaho: No training license requiredNevada: Must apply for Pharmacy Technician Trainee LicenseDemonstrated basic computer skills and attention to detailPhysical RequirementsCarrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing.Location: Intermountain Health Primary Childrens HospitalWork City: Salt Lake CityWork State: UtahScheduled Weekly Hours: 0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$18.40 - $18.40We 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.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.