Pharmacy Technician

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support clinical pharmacy services. This role involves maintaining stock levels, compounding medications, and providing exceptional customer service under the supervision of a pharmacist. The ideal candidate will have a current Pharmacy Technician license and a strong commitment to patient care. Join a team that values diversity and is dedicated to improving healthcare access for all. This part-time position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacy Technician licensure in Utah is required.
• Ability to perform essential functions under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist with patient care tasks and manage supplies.
• Perform essential functions while ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician licensure

Mathematical calculations

Customer service

Problem-solving

Medical terminology

Education

Pharmacy Intern License

Job description

Open Date: 04/08/2025

Requisition Number: PRN41584B

Job Title: PS Pharmacy Technician

Working Title: Pharmacy Technician

Job Grade: UGR

FLSA Code: Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week: 20

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift: Day

Work Schedule Summary:

Monday – Friday 4:30am – 9:30am

VP Area: U of U Health - Academics

Department: 00877 - Radiology Clinical

Location: Campus

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

Pay Rate Range: $18.00 - $21.50

Close Date: 07/08/2025

Priority Review Date: (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary:

This position provides the technical functions associated with the delivery of clinical pharmacy services by maintaining proper stock levels in all pharmacy locations, compounding or otherwise preparing, filling, pricing, and delivering pharmaceuticals or other related items. The incumbent may perform duties such as entering prescriptions, completing reports, operating and maintaining automated dispensing devices, inputting computer data, and providing all aspects of customer service that are required to provide Pharmacy Department services. This position completes the essential functions of the job under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Assists the pharmacist in tasks associated with patient care.
• Effectively manages supplies of the department.
• Problem solves operational issues within the department.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• May determine options from a variety of pre-established departmental policies and procedures, but cannot act outside of these unless authorized to do so by a Pharmacist.
• May vary work routines according to patient care priorities.
• Major problems encountered include first line screening for medication order errors, drug or allergy contraindications, and processing non-formulary drug requests.
• Challenges may include problem solving for operation and maintenance of all automated systems in the Pharmacy Department.
• Performing the essential duties of this position may involve standing for extended periods of time and/or handling heavy or bulky supply containers.
• Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical calculations for extemporaneous compounding and special dose preparation, rectifying drug distribution errors, reconciling billing and administration records, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Pharmacy Technician licensure in the State of Utah.
• Pharmacy in Training License is only accepted if the candidate had a Pharmacy Intern License.
• This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences:

Type: Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary:

Additional Information:

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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