Pharmacy Technician Inpatient

Job Description:Schedule: Full-time (40)Shifts: Caregivers rotate through variable 8- and 10-hour shifts within a 24/7 inpatient pharmacy environment to support patient care needs. The schedule includes every other weekend and two rotating holidays annually.Location: Inpatient Pharmacy, Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver, ColoradoBenefits Eligible: Yes - Link to Benefit DetailsTop candidates have inpatient pharmacy experience including IV compounding skills and familiarity with Omnicell.Join our Inpatient Pharmacy Team at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, where pharmacists and pharmacy technicians partner with patient care teams to deliver safe, timely medication therapy across the hospital. The team supports patient care through unit-dose dispensing, sterile IV compounding, automated dispensing cabinet (Omnicell) support including accurate documentation, inventory, and controlled-substance accountability.If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, dependable teammates, and making a meaningful impact on patients throughout their hospital stay, you’ll feel right at home here.Saint Joseph Hospital was founded in Denver in 1873 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth as the first private teaching hospital in Colorado. Today, it remains the largest private teaching hospital in Denver. The hospital provides a tradition of healthcare that includes compassionate caregivers, stellar clinical expertise and active clinical partnerships with National Jewish Health and community physicians.What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.”If you are interested in learning more about this role or about Intermountain Health, click here to schedule time with me!Job FunctionThe 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).Essential FunctionsAssists 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.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.SkillsTechnical competencyRegulatory complianceFinancial awarenessService deliveryJob performanceReliability (or Attendance)CommunicationOrganizationComputer proficiencyBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification as appropriate to practice site.QualificationsHigh School or equivalent is requiredCurrent 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 RequirementsCarrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, climbing, crawling, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, walking as needed to perform job duties.Location:Saint Joseph HospitalWork City:DenverWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$20.73 - $31.58We 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.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.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.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. 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