Pharmacy Technician Trainee

10900 Homecare and Hospice; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to support pharmacists in ensuring safe, effective, and efficient pharmaceutical care. The role involves handling medication orders, receiving prescriptions, paperwork, and patient delivery under licensed supervision.

You will participate in a structured on-the-job training program and work toward licensure as a Pharmacy Technician.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Enroll in or be enrolled in a Pharmacy Technician training program per state guidelines Utah.
• Must apply for Pharmacy Technician Trainee License within four weeks of hire date and obtain within eight weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medication orders and receive prescriptions.
• Complete required paperwork and assist with billing.
• Stock medication and deliver medication to patients.
• Support patients, pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician training program enrollment

Job description

Job Description: The Pharmacy Technician Trainee demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in the execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care.

Essential Functions The incumbent participates in many procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and is an integral part of the pharmacy team. Caregivers in this position will receive paid on the job training and are expected to practice in compliance with pharmacy technician trainee licensure. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee will be enrolled in an approved program and complete coursework to become a licensed pharmacy technician. Upon completion of the program the trainee is required to submit for licensure. It is expected that any trainee will complete coursework within one year of starting the program. Technician trainee will be paid for practical experience. Didactic coursework will be completed by the technician trainee outside of working hours and is not compensated. Trainee may be required to work weekends, nights, and holidays. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee will prepare medication orders, receive prescriptions, complete required paperwork, assist with billing, stock medication, and deliver medication to patients. Supports patients, pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals in relevant areas of responsibility. Communicates effectively with all caregivers and stakeholders regarding responsibilities and identified concerns.

Skills Competently and effectively learns technical responsibilities as assigned and seeks appropriate training and peer feedback on routine responsibilities. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee understands and complies with state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and guidelines related to their specific area of practice and participates and supports financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Healthcare. Responsible to provide delivery of medications, information, and services in a professional, timely manner and to seek a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes. Consistently attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) and clearly understands when a pharmacist is required to verify tasks and activities to deliver detail-oriented, consistent, and flexible care.

Qualifications Candidate must be at least 17 years old Candidate will enroll or be enrolled in a Pharmacy Technician training program per state guidelines Utah: Must apply for Pharmacy Technician Trainee License within four weeks of hire date and obtain within eight weeks of hire Colorado: Must apply for provisional Pharmacy Technician Registration Montana: Must apply for a provisional Pharmacy Technician Trainee License Idaho: No training license required Nevada: Must apply for Pharmacy Technician Trainee License Demonstrated basic computer skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing.

Location: Home Services - Salt Lake City Work City: South Jordan Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.40 - $18.40.

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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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. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

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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.

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