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Job Description:
The Pharmacy Technician Trainee demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in the execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. The 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. Competently 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.
Shifts are flexible and will vary per training site. The schedule will be tailored to the trainee as much as possible. Candidates must work at least 20 hours per week for Intermountain Health to be eligible for the free online training portion of the program.
This position includes complete training, both computer-based and on-the-job, to prepare the candidate to pass their pharmacy technician licensing exam and become licensed as a pharmacy technician in the state of Utah.
Unpaid computer-based training can be done remotely. Paid on-the-job training must be done on site.
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidate will enroll or be enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program
- Must apply for Pharmacy Technician Trainee License within 4 weeks of hire date and obtain within 8 weeks of hire
- Demonstrated basic computer skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Customer service experience
Intermountain Health is providing opportunities to be trained as a certified pharmacy technician. This program is administered through Franklin University, as part of the PEAK Education Program. The PEAK Education Program provides free tuition to benefits-eligible caregivers working for Intermountain Health. The program is accredited through ASHP and approved by Utah's Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. The program prepares and qualifies individuals for national pharmacy technician certification and state licensing. In addition to online learning modules, on-site training will be provided at Intermountain facilities. On-site training is paid.
Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements
Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing.
Anticipated job posting close date:
05/25/2024Location:
Supply Chain CenterWork City:
MidvaleWork State:
UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:
40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
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