PHARMACY - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and…

Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6%…

Earned Quarterly Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement Program

Discount for medically necessary…

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in delivering medication and pharmaceutical services to patients and staff.

The role involves dosing under supervision, inventory management, and maintaining dispensing machines, with patient safety and confidentiality a priority.

Qualifications

• One year of related pharmacy experience and/or education equivalent.
• Must be nationally certified as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within one year of hire date.
• High School graduate or equivalent; education in age groups from newborn to geriatric population is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in providing medication and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and hospital personnel.
• Dose medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Maintain inventory of medications and supplies and reorder as needed.
• Restock and maintain automated dispensing machines and anesthesia machines.
• Process records of medications dispensed, compute charges, and enter them into the system.
• Prepare, evaluate, and interpret medication usage and narcotics reports.
• Receive and store deliveries of medication and supplies properly.
• Participate in CQI activities and performance improvement.
• Assist in pharmaceutical care for patients from newborn to elderly; consult with Pharmacist for dosage variations.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) within 1 year

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team!
Job Summary
Assists the Pharmacist in providing medication and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
Benefits
Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.
Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists the Pharmacist in providing medication and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physician, and other hospital personnel.
• Doses medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Maintains inventory of medications and supplies, and reorders them accordingly.
• Restocks and maintains automated dispensing machines and anesthesia machines.
• Processes records of medications dispensed to patients or customers, computes charges, and enters them into the computer system.
• Prepares, evaluates, and interprets medication usage, including narcotic usage, into applicable reports.
• Receives and stores incoming deliveries of medication and supplies in appropriate storage conditions.
• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and CQI activities.
• Assists the Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care for patients ranging in age from newborn to the elderly. Is able to identify and understand that there are dosage variations between newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and knows to consult with the Pharmacist if any doubts or questions arise.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety, and reduces the likelihood of medical and healthcare errors.

About Mountain View
Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.
Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community,
Qualifications
Education/Certification: High School graduate or equivalent. Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to geriatric population obtained either in school education, experience, or subsequent training. Graduate of a certified training program/healthcare careers college and/or training equivalent. Must be nationally certified as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within one year of hire date.
Experience: One year of related pharmacy experience and/or education equivalent.
Equipment/Technology: Basic computer knowledge, preferably with Excel and Word experience
Language/Communication: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.
Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic
Mental Capabilities: Must be a motivated critical thinker and problem solver.
Interpersonal: Is capable of appropriate and proactive cooperation with colleagues and supervisors.
Performance: Works well under pressure, and can meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. Can maintain confidentiality.