Job Description:
The Pharmacy Technician Specialist works as a system-level pharmacy technician supporting internal process control, medication policy, automation and technology, 340B, licensing and credentialing, scheduling and timekeeping, and other areas as defined by system pharmacy leadership. The incumbent participates in activities that ensure Intermountain Pharmacy Services are compliant with policies, procedures, laws, and rules associated with specific area's specialty. This position provides a high level of service to facilities and supports programs associated with their role. The incumbent serves as a lead on specific job essentials as assigned.
This position will generally work M-F 8-4:30 PM and be remote work from home but will require time every week at our specialty pharmacies and will require travel for audits. Applicants must live in Utah .
The position supports Pharmacy Services at the highest level and provides guidance and feedback to help facilities maintain perpetual compliance and consistency throughout Intermountain Healthcare. Individual assignments will be managed the System Pharmacy Director. Travels to relevant facilities to provide on-site collaboration and partnership.
Job Essentials
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with facility representatives (pharmacy and non-pharmacy) throughout the system and supports applicable programs. Communicates results of auditing or project-based activities in an open and constructive manner.
Acts as a pharmacy technician representative during facility audits, program audits, or pharmacy projects. Maintains thorough knowledge of the subject matter associated with their role (e.g., The Joint Commission or other accreditation standards, 340B regulations, automation and technology standards, and operational policies and procedures). Travels to relevant facilities and participates in activities and audits. Documents observations and corrective action plans and provides support for facilities efforts to reach and maintain perpetual compliance and consistency.
Participates in review and revision of applicable policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures for their specialty.
Supports facility and system Pharmacy Services throughout Intermountain Healthcare. Travels to facilities as needed to ensure perpetual compliance and consistency.
Participates in system-level quality improvement activities and seeks a system approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes.
Provides expertise, leadership, and support to facility and system caregivers in their specialty area. Practices in a unique, specialized area at the system level as defined by pharmacy leadership.
Minimum Qualifications

• Current pharmacy technician license in the state of practice.
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• National Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Five years of experience in a role utilizing mastery of pharmacy technician skills with an emphasis on knowledge of medications used in an inpatient, ambulatory care, or community pharmacy setting.
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• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, e-mail, and scheduling applications.
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• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Ten years of work experience in an inpatient hospital, ambulatory care, or community pharmacy setting.
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• Completion of 340B University for 340B positions.
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• Knowledge of Joint Commission, URAC, or ACHC accreditation standards for Internal Process Control positions.
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• Knowledge of pharmacy automation systems for automation and technology positions.
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• Knowledge of various state requirements for licensing and credentialing positions.
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• Experience with Kronos or equivalent software for scheduling and timekeeping positions.
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• Prior experience with medication policy, outcomes, and formulary management for select positions.

Physical Requirements:
Interact with others requiring employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information
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Operate computers, telephones, office equipment, and manipulate paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands
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See and read computer monitors and documents
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Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment
Anticipated job posting close date:
05/21/2024
Location:
Supply Chain Center
Work City:
Midvale
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$28.61 - $43.56
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.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion .
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.