What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Pharmacy Technician position at Kootenai Health System?
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Position Summary:
As a certified pharmacy technician, prepares, compounds, and dispenses medical orders/prescriptions under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Responsibilities:
- May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department
- Receives and stores incoming supplies
- Verifies stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records
- Communicates effectively with customers
- Performs a variety of tasks
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- Typically reports to supervisor or manager
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
- Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician training program or equivalent work experience preferred
- Must have a Certified Pharmacy Technician license with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy
- One year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
- Demonstrated ability to use computer skills including keyboarding and practical data entry into data-based software programs
- BLS required
About Kootenai Health:
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
- Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
- Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
- Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
- An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
- Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
- Robust and interactive employee referral program
- And much more
If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to Julie Pickup, JPickup@kh.org or by phone at 208-625-4136 with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Variable
