Pharmacy Technician II- Primary Care

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support clinical pharmacy services across hospital locations, including IV therapy and chemotherapy preparation. This role emphasizes accuracy, patient care, and collaboration with pharmacists.

On-site position with a daytime schedule, primarily at Sugarhouse Health Center in Salt Lake City, UT, with opportunities to train staff and improve dispensing operations.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience as a licensed Pharmacy Technician.
• Current Pharmacy Technician licensure in Utah.
• On-site clinic setting with day shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in advanced tasks related to patient care.
• Effectively manage supplies of the department.
• Problem solve operational issues in the medication use process.
• Assist in education and training of staff and trainees.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Customer service

Medical terminology

Problem solving

Tools

Automated dispensing devices

Billing/coding systems

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

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. As a Pharmacy Technician II, this position provides advanced services such as IV therapy, preparation of chemotherapy, maintenance of automated dispensing machines, narcotic coordination, investigational drug therapy, billing/coding. Technician II incumbents are expected to plan, coordinate, and implement training programs for other staff. Technician IIs have a higher level of responsibility for departmental and organizational problem solving.

Corporate Overview

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

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.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Pharmacy Technicians with the Pharmacy Primary Care team are embedded within primary care clinics and work closely with pharmacists, providers, nurses, medical assistants, and patients to support medication-related care.

Key responsibilities include processing referrals, conducting patient outreach and scheduling, completing test claims, educating patients on medication costs and access, and coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team.

This position is primarily on-site within the clinic setting, with a limited amount of remote work available. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. Clinic location is Sugarhouse Health Center.

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

Listening, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of 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 patient populations.

All qualified individuals are 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.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Aff

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. 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 (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

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 Hospitals and Clinics 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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources 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.

Requisition Number 86629
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Mon-Fri 0830-1700
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Sugarhouse Health Center
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UCC CST 80A CLINICAL RX ADMIN
Category Pharmacy
Workplace Set Up On-site