Job Description:The Pharmacy Technician demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in the execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. This 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.Pediatric Transplant Pharmacy Tech at our Salt Lake Primary Children's Hospital. This position will work Monday – Friday. Hours: 8-16:30pm. No weekends or holidays. 8 paid holidays according to Intermountain Health holiday rotating schedule.ScopeThis position supports Pharmacy Services in Community-Based Care and Specialty-Based Care locations.Job Essentials
Provides customer service to patients, pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals in the areas of responsibility.
Communicates with caregivers regarding responsibilities and identified concerns.
Is competent and effective in technical responsibilities assigned and seeks appropriate training and peer feedback on routine responsibilities.
Understands and complies with state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and guidelines related to their specific area of practice.
Participates in and supports financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Healthcare.
Provides delivery of medications, information, and service in a professional, timely manner and is actively engaged in department and team goals, activities, and projects.
Attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s), and clearly understands when a pharmacist is required to verify tasks and activities .
Participates in quality improvement activities and seeks a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes.
Delivers detail-oriented, consistent, and flexible care.
Minimum Qualifications
Current pharmacy technician license in 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the area of practice.
Advanced tech with Intermountain
Advanced tech certification through PTCB
Strong background in retail pharmacy, preferably using EnterpriseRx
Certification to immunize, or willing to get certification
Experience with prior authorizations & appeals
Experience with EMR (iCentra and/or EPIC)
This position will:
Complete medication reconciliation for patients in transplant and dialysis clinics.
Identify insurance coverage of prescription medications for transplant-related medications, including barriers, such as cost, specialty pharmacy, or prior authorization.
Identify and address medication access issues for transplant & dialysis patients-Intermountain patient assistance, savings cards, etc.
Identify and address barriers to adherence for transplant & dialysis patients.
Coordinate refills via EnterpriseRx for 200+ transplant & dialysis patients to ensure medication compliance & access – preventing transplant organ rejection and failure.
Screen transplant & dialysis patients for routine & transplant-specific vaccine recommendations under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Administer vaccines to transplant & dialysis patients in clinic under the supervision of a pharmacist.
This will include BLS training, with quarterly reviews via RQI
Track immunizations for transplant & dialysis patients.
Assist with updating Med Action Plan & iCentra to include updated medication lists for transplant & dialysis patients.
Physical Requirements:Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing.Location:Intermountain Health Primary Childrens HospitalWork City:Salt Lake CityWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$19.73 - $30.06We 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 packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .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.All positions subject to close without notice.
