Pharmacy Tech II

Saint Alphonsus Health System; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise, Idaho seeks a Part-time Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacist in preparing prescriptions, verifying packaging, and handling dispensing duties within regulatory guidelines.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of pharmacy tech experience, Idaho or Oregon pharmacy license eligibility, and national certification. The role includes billing, QA, and mentoring others, with day shift and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Tech with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy or Oregon Board of Pharmacy depending on state worked.
• National Certification (CPhT, ExCPT or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in preparing prescriptions, dispensing, clerical and billing duties.
• Support packaging verification and ensure accuracy of medication documentation.
• Participate in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Mentor junior technicians and provide precepting as needed.
• Maintain competency to work in the IV room and perform hazardous compounding within scope.

Skills

Pharmacy tech experience

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Idaho State Board of Pharmacy OR Oregon Board of Pharmacy license

National Certification (CPhT/ExCPT)

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the provision of pharmaceutical care to various customers by verifying the medication packaging process and outcomes. Practices within the scope of state and federal regulations.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required. Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Tech with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy or Oregon Board of Pharmacy based on state worked. National Certification (CPhT, ExCPT or equivalent) required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Assists the pharmacist in preparing prescriptions, which includes various material resource management, dispensing, clerical, and billing duties. Revenue management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients. Participates in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities. Understands the limitations to performing certain responsibilities of a registered technician in dispensing medications and remains within the scope of practice. Maintains competency to work in the IV room, including performing hazardous compounding. Provides some functional supervision of technicians. Ensures required departmental functions are completed to provide effective and efficient service. Assists the pharmacist in preparing medications, which includes various material resource management, dispensing, clerical and billing duties. Precepting duties, as required for new hires and technician students. Mentors technicians in learning new tasks.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.