Pharmacy Technician Inpatient PRN

Intermountain Health; United States; On-site; USD 27,552 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient pharmacy operations, including IV compounding and Omnicell cabinet activities. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, inventory control, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

The position focuses on unit-dose dispensing, sterile IV compounding, and collaboration with patient care teams to ensure timely therapy.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent is required.
• Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to state of practice.
• Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information and maintaining appropriate records as required by regulation and policy.
• Utilizes pharmacy technology to prepare medication orders for dispensing, performs calculations, and compounds medications as appropriate to practice site, following state laws and internal policies.
• Attains supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) and ensures tasks are verified when required.
• Maintains medication supplies including inventories of controlled substances to ensure security, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and 340B/Charging management.
• Communicates with caregivers regarding responsibilities, concerns, and participates in quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Technical competency

Regulatory compliance

Financial awareness

Service delivery

Job performance

Reliability and Attendance

Communication

Organization

Computer proficiency

BLS Certification

Education

High School or equivalent

Pharmacy technician certification/license

Knowledge of state & federal regulations

Tools

Omnicell

Job description

Job Description:

Job Specifics:

Schedule: PRN (as needed) with availability requirements including weekends and holidays

Shifts: Variable

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado

Benefits Eligible: No

Top candidates have inpatient pharmacy experience including IV compounding skills and familiarity with Omnicell.

Join ourInpatient Pharmacy Team atIntermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO, where pharmacists and pharmacy technicians partner with patient care teams to deliver safe, timely medication therapy across the hospital. The team supports patient care through unit-dose dispensing, sterile IV compounding, Omnicell automated dispensing cabinet support including accurate documentation, inventory, and controlled-substance accountability. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, dependable teammates, and making a meaningful impact on patients throughout their hospital stay, you'll feel right at home here.

Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO, is a leading healthcare facility known for its compassionate caregivers, clinical excellence, and award-winning services. The hospital offers advanced medical care, including cardiology, oncology, emergency services, and specialized treatments, all within a healing environment designed to prioritize patient well-being. With state-of-the-art equipment, spacious private rooms, and a commitment to innovation, Good Samaritan Hospital provides top-tier care to the community.

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Job Function

The Pharmacy Technician demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. The position participates in many procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or technician supervisor and is an integral part of the pharmacy team. This position supports Pharmacy Services in all locations (i.e., acute, community, ambulatory, specialty).

Essential Functions

• Assists the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information and maintaining appropriate records as required by regulation and policy.
• Utilizes pharmacy technology effectively to prepare medication orders for dispensing, performs calculations as necessary, and compounds medications for accurate compounding as appropriate to practice site, in accordance with state law, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) and clearly understands when a pharmacist must verify tasks and activities.
• Accurately fills and maintains medication supplies including verifying and monitoring controlled substance inventories to ensure security, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and 340B/Charging management as required to practice site.
• Communicates with caregivers regarding responsibilities, identified concerns, and participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, identifying potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions to elevate items to the pharmacist for review as appropriate based on urgency, regulations, and scope.

Skills

• Technical competency
• Regulatory compliance
• Financial awareness
• Service delivery
• Job performance
• Reliability and Attendance
• Communication
• Organization
• Computer proficiency
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification as appropriate to practice site.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent is required
• Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to state of practice.
• Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.
• Any lapse or failure to meet these requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to termination, at the hiring manager's discretion.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, climbing, crawling, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, walking as needed to perform job duties.

Location

Good Samaritan Hospital

Work City

Lafayette

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Hourly Rate

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.73 - $31.58

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