Pharmacy Technician II- Primary Care

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support the Pharmacy Department with advanced services, IV therapy, and automated dispensing systems, under supervision of a Pharmacist.

This on-site role at Sugarhouse Health Center involves assisting with prescriptions, pricing, and medication distribution while collaborating with pharmacists, clinicians, and staff to enhance patient care. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with limited remote work.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience as a Licensed Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist in education and training of staff and trainees.
• Handle department supply management and inventory.
• Support referrals, patient outreach, and care coordination with the health team.

Skills

Familiarity with medical terminology

Population-specific patient care

Compliance with department policies

Adaptability to patient care priority

Analytical problem solving

Automation systems maintenance

Mathematical calculations for compoudn

Education

6 months experience as a Licensed Pharmacy Technician

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

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

• 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.

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.

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

• 6 months experience as a Licensed Pharmacy Technician.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Licenses Required

• Current Pharmacy Technician licensure in the State of Utah.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• 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