Pharmacy Technician II

University of Utah Health; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in advanced patient care tasks and to help manage department supplies. The role involves upholding safety and accuracy in medication handling within a busy pharmacy setting.

Qualifications include a Utah Pharmacy Technician license and at least 6 months of licensed technician experience. The position emphasizes collaboration, ongoing staff training, and adherence to department policies.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience as a Licensed Pharmacy Technician.
• Knowledge of pharmacy workflows and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in advanced tasks associated with patient care.
• Effectively manage supplies of the department.
• Problem solves operational issues within the medication use process.
• Assists in education and training of staff and other trainees.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Policy adherence

Operational flexibility

Error screening

Automation systems

Physical stamina

Mathematical calculations

Education

Utah Pharmacy Technician licensure

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assists the pharmacist in advanced tasks associated with patient care.
• Effectively manage supplies of the department.
• Problem solves operational issues within the department and organization related to the medication use process.
• Assists in education and training of staff and other trainees.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• 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 by incumbents include first line screening for medication order errors, drug or allergy contraindications, and processing non-formulary drug requests.
• Challenges encountered 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 6 months experience as a Licensed Pharmacy Technician.

Licenses Required

• Current Pharmacy Technician licensure in the State of Utah.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. This position involves standing for extended periods of time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Non Indicated