Certified Pharmacy Technician — Elevate Care & Skills

ScionHealth; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role involves dispensing medications, managing inventory, and assisting with billing and training new staff.

The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and hands-on precepting of junior technicians, with opportunities for growth in a community-focused hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations, medication safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Effective communication and precepting skills.
• Competency in pharmacy technology and software systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems.
• Prepares and fills medication orders, including controlled substances, under pharmacist supervision.
• Supports medication billing, charges, and inventory records.
• Prepares prepackaged and bulk medications with correct labeling.
• Oversees restocking and maintenance of pharmaceuticals in compliance with standards.
• Assists in training and competency assessments of new or junior technicians.
• Participates in quality assurance and process improvement activities.
• Responds to inventory and regulatory documentation requirements.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Medication safety

Regulatory compliance

Effective communication

Precepting

Pharmacy software

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in related healthcare field (Preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role involves dispensing medications, managing inventory, and assisting with billing and training new staff.

The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and hands-on precepting of junior technicians, with opportunities for growth in a community-focused hospital setting.