Pharmacy Technician Outpatient

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pharmacy Technician Trainee option

Job summary

Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO seeks an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists and technicians in a fast-paced, hospital-connected retail setting. You will help patients access medications and ensure safe, accurate dispensing while collaborating with the care team.

The role requires attention to detail, excellent customer service, and adherence to regulations. Base pay ranges per hour with benefits and opportunities for trainee progression are

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent is required.
• Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to state of practice.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding pharmacy practice and drugs.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in collecting clinical and patient information and maintains required records.
• Prepares medication orders, performs calculations, and compounds medications per site policy and law.
• Ensures supervision and verification by pharmacists and understands when to escalate tasks.
• Maintains medication supplies and monitors controlled substances for security and accuracy.
• Communicates with caregivers, participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, and raises urgent issues to the pharmacist.

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

State/federal regulations knowledge

Job description

Job Description:

Schedule: Full time (40 hours)

Shift Details:

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital, Lafayette, CO

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Link to Benefit Details (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers)

Top Candidates will have retail and/or hospital pharmacy experience, strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and a passion for patient care.

Join the Outpatient Pharmacy Team at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, where you'll combine the fast pace of retail pharmacy with the rewarding experience of supporting care in a hospital-connected setting. As an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician, you'll help patients access the medications they need while partnering closely with pharmacists and fellow technicians to deliver safe, accurate, and timely service. If you enjoy working with patients, take pride in getting the details right, and want to make a meaningful impact on the patient experience, you'll feel right at home on our team.

Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/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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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.

Additional Opportunity: Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Candidates who do not yet meet Pharmacy Technician requirements may be considered for a Pharmacy Technician Trainee position and supported through the required training and registration process.

Base pay: 18.40 Hourly

Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least 17 years old

• Candidate will enroll or be enrolled in a Pharmacy Technician training program per state guidelines

• Colorado : Must apply for provisional Pharmacy Technician Registration

• Demonstrated basic computer skills and attention to detail

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:

40

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

$20.73 - $31.58

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

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Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

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