Pharmacy Technician Trainee-Sugar House (Tech Trainee, Tech I, Tech II, Tech III) PRN

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on learning the essential functions of clinical pharmacy services, including maintaining stock levels and assisting pharmacists in delivering quality patient care. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, where compassion and integrity are paramount. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a respected organization while contributing to the well-being of the community. If you are passionate about health care and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacy Technician Training license required.
• Ability to perform essential functions as outlined.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in tasks associated with patient care.
• Manage supplies of the department effectively.

Skills

Customer Service

Medical Terminology

Mathematical Calculations

Problem Solving

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training License

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Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position learns the technical functions associated with the delivery of clinical pharmacy services by maintaining proper stock levels in all pharmacy locations, compounding or otherwise preparing, filling, pricing, and delivering pharmaceuticals or other related items. The incumbent may perform duties such as entering prescriptions, completing reports, operating and maintaining automated dispensing devices, inputting computer data, and providing all aspects of customer service required to provide Pharmacy Department services. This position completes the essential functions of the job under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

1. Trains to assist the pharmacist in tasks associated with patient care.
2. Learns to effectively manage supplies of the department.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• May determine options from a variety of pre-established departmental policies and procedures, but cannot act outside of these unless authorized to do so by a Pharmacist.
• May vary work routines according to patient care priorities.
• Major problems encountered include first-line screening for medication order errors, drug or allergy contraindications, and processing non-formulary drug requests.
• Challenges may include problem solving for operation and maintenance of all automated systems in the Pharmacy Department.
• Performing duties may involve standing for extended periods and handling heavy or bulky containers.
• Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical calculations for extemporaneous compounding, dose preparation, and record reconciliation.

Qualifications

Licenses Required

• Current Pharmacy Technician Training license with the State of Utah

*Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must meet the following requirements with or without accommodation:

• This position involves light work, exerting up to 20 pounds, and may require standing for extended periods. It is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, climbing, color determination, crawling, far vision, lifting, listening, manual dexterity, near vision, pulling/pushing, reaching, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping, crouching, tasting/smelling, walking.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care