Pharmacy Technician Outpatient

26100 Peaks Community Pharmacy; Saint Marys (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital is launching a new outpatient pharmacy in Grand Junction, CO. The Pharmacy Technician will support daily operations, help establish workflows, and partner with pharmacists to prepare prescriptions and assist patients from start to finish.

The role emphasizes a strong connection to patient care in a retail-like setting, with duties in medication preparation, safety, and team collaboration as the program grows.

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 regarding pharmacy practice and drug distribution.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in collecting patient information and maintaining records.
• Prepare medication orders for dispensing using pharmacy technology and perform calculations.
• Compound medications as appropriate and under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Maintain controlled substance inventories and support 340B/charging management.
• Communicate with caregivers, participate in safety initiatives, and escalate concerns as needed.

Skills

Technical competency

Regulatory compliance

Financial awareness

Service delivery

Job performance

Reliability

Communication

Organization

Computer proficiency

BLS Certification

Education

High School or equivalent

Pharmacy technician certification/licensure

Job description

Job Overview

Become part of Intermountain Health at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital as we launch a new outpatient pharmacy in Grand Junction, Colorado. This is a unique opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician who wants more than just a role; someone who is excited to help build something meaningful and shape how care is delivered from day one. As an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in supporting daily operations while helping establish workflows, processes, and patient care experiences for a growing program. You’ll partner closely with pharmacists and fellow technicians to prepare prescriptions, coordinate medication access, and support patients every step of the way. If you enjoy a retail environment but are looking for a stronger connection to patient care and a team that truly works together, we have a place for you.

Job Specifics

• Schedule: Part time (20 hours) Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Potential to work up to hours per week as pharmacy grows.
• Pharmacy Hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Location: St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado
• Salary: $20.73 - $31.58 per hour, actual hourly rate dependent upon experience

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes – Link to Benefit Details

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.

Job Function

The Pharmacy Technician demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in execution of appropriate, safe, 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.

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 escalat[e] 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 (or 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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

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.

Intermountain Health Overview

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.

PEAK Program

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

Additional Information

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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