Pharmacy Technician

Portneuf Medical Center; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, seeks a variable-shift, part-time Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations under supervision of a pharmacist.

The role involves preparing medications, sterile IV admixtures, inventory management, and ensuring regulatory compliance with USP standards. Ideal candidates hold an Idaho Tech license, hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Active Idaho Pharmacy Technician registration in good standing.
• Certification: National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred: 1 year hospital pharmacy technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in non-clinical aspects of preparing medications for dispensing and pharmacy operations.
• Assist in compounding non-sterile medications per USP guidelines.
• Prepare sterile IV admixtures aseptically per USP 797/800.
• Restock inventory from orders and returns; manage cabinets.
• Maintain clean, organized pharmacy; monitor expiration dates.
• Document activities per policy and maintain records.
• Monitor daily batch and restock reports and discrepancies.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Active Registered Pharmacy Technician with Idaho Board of Pharmacy

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Current BLS

One year hospital pharmacy technician experience

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable-shift, part-time Pharmacy Technician in Pocatello,ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence recognized surgeons, imaging, primary and specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a pharmacist, will assist in the technical, non-clinical aspects of preparing medications for dispensing and assist in pharmacy operations.
• Trained in the compounding of non-sterile medications in accordance with USP 795 and other regulatory agencies and organizational policies.
• Prepare sterile intravenous admixtures aseptically and in accordance with USP 797/800, State Board of Pharmacy regulations and organizational policies.
• Accurately restock and replenish pharmacy with inventory from orders as well as medications received from returns from floor or automated dispensing machines.
• Maintain the pharmacy in a neat, organized and clean manner, restocking areas with supplies as needed.
• Ensure all expired, damaged, or compromised medication in pharmacy, automated machines, and floor stock are removed and segregated from active inventory.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of activities in accordance with policy, and file appropriate documentation records in a neat and retrievable manner.
• Manage cabinet inventory, review and adjust par levels, and monitor expiration dates.
• Monitor and review daily batch reports, such as restock reports, stock out reports, all station events, discrepancies, overrides, ordered meds not loaded, etc.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Active Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• One year previous hospital pharmacy technician experience.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
• Current BLS.