Pharmacy Technician Outpatient

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists and technicians in a fast-paced hospital-connected retail setting. You will assist with patient information, ensure accurate dispensing, and maintain compliance with regulations.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, excellent customer service, and collaboration with clinicians to ensure timely access to medications for patients, with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to state of practice.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding pharmacy practice and drug distribution.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in collecting patient information and maintaining records.
• Prepare medication orders and compounds as required, following state laws and protocols.
• Ensure accurate filling of medication supplies and monitoring of controlled substances.
• Communicate with caregivers and participate in quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Elevate urgent or safety-related issues to the pharmacist for review.

Skills

Technical competency

Regulatory compliance

Financial awareness

Service delivery

Job performance

Reliability and Attendance

Communication

Organization

Computer proficiency

BLS Certification

Education

High School diploma

Pharmacy technician license/certification

Knowledge of state & federal regulations

Job description

Shift Details

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

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

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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

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.

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.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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