PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - PHARMACY

Pharmacy Technician

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our team! Under the supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge and staff pharmacists, performs duties which include but are not limited to: Assisting with daily activities and help department maintain Joint Commission compliance. Will be responsible for sterile compounding of pharmaceuticals and maintaining sterile environments for medication compounding. Will be responsible for auditing controlled substance use and ensuring compliance with pharmacy policies. Will refill and deliver pharmaceuticals to automated dispensing machines (Pyxis), deliver pharmaceuticals throughout facility and outlying clinics. Will review daily surgical schedule and ensuring medications are ready and available to nursing staff for upcoming surgeries. Will be responsible for medication reconciliation of patients coming in for surgery, ensuring accurate medications for providers for medication reconciliation.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the United States.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Is aware of standards and performs in accordance with them.
• Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician program.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician license with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy.
• AHA BLS Certification.

About Northwest Specialty Hospital:

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what's best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties. Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient focused approach, and robust benefits package!

Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:

• Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs and holiday parties
• Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses
• A generous 401K retirement plan
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance

**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.**