Pharmacy Technician Float

This position supports Pharmacy Services in all locations (acute, community, ambulatory, specialty) as a Float/coverage role, covering for other pharmacy technician positions across various shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and 2-3 holidays per year. Shifts are typically 8 hours but may extend to 10 hours, covering multiple areas within the hospital.

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in delivering safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. This role is integral to the pharmacy team, participating in procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or technician supervisor. Training will be provided to cover areas including but not limited to: OR, sterile prep room (IV room), and Central pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all phases of pharmacy services under pharmacist supervision as required by state practice and job duties.
• Answers phones and provides excellent customer service appropriate to the practice site.
• Assists the pharmacist in collecting clinical and patient information and maintaining records as required by regulation and policy.
• Utilizes pharmacy technology to prepare medication orders, perform calculations, and compound medications accurately in accordance with state law, policies, and protocols.
• Ensures appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by pharmacists, understanding when verification is required.
• Accurately fills and maintains medication supplies, including verifying and monitoring controlled substance inventories for security, accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and 340B/Charging management.
• Packages and labels medications accurately to minimize waste.
• Maintains pharmacy cleanliness and orderliness.
• Communicates with caregivers regarding responsibilities, identifies safety concerns, and escalates issues to the pharmacist as appropriate.
• Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas for process improvements and best practices.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health and adheres to service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management, delivering detail-oriented and flexible care.

Skills

• Competent and effective in assigned technical responsibilities, seeking training and peer feedback.
• Understands and complies with state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to pharmacy practice.
• Supports financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Health.
• Provides timely delivery of medications, information, and service while actively engaging in department and team goals.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Proficient in using computers and software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google; ability to learn new applications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification as appropriate to the practice site.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to the state of practice.
• Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding pharmacy practice and drug distribution.
• Regular attendance to perform work during scheduled shifts, which may be on-site or remote as appropriate.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-functional team.
• Physical requirements include carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, climbing, crawling, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sterile and/or non-sterile compounding experience.
• Hospital pharmacy experience.
• Pediatric pharmacy experience.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $20.73 - $31.58, dependent upon experience.

Benefits

Intermountain Health provides a comprehensive benefits package covering mind, body, and spirit, fostering a sustainable culture of wellness that includes health, happiness, security, connection, and engagement.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Covers various shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and 2-3 holidays per year.