Pharmacy Technician Certified

Where You’ll Work

Following a major expansion, Holy Cross Hospital � Jordan Valley's capacity tripled, now housing 171 beds to serve our growing community. We have invested substantially in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment, which has attracted our top-notch medical staff and a team of highly skilled nurses. Our entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert care in a warm, family-friendly environment. We are a Level III Trauma center, STEMI Cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center. Our employees are continually prepared, accountable, inspired and ensure compliance with the highest levels of quality care and patient safety standards. Recently given the Women's Choice Award for America's 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care, we are the only designated trauma center west of I-15 in the Salt Lake Valley.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the complex and personalized medication needs of patients.

Every day, you will meticulously process and dispense specialty medication prescriptions, including sterile compounding, along with managing inventory and performing crucial administrative and financial tasks.You'll expertly communicate with patients regarding their therapy, dosage, and delivery schedules, and assist pharmacists with patient follow-up and clinical documentation.

To excel in this role, you must possess exceptional organizational skills, a strong ability to navigate complex insurance and patient support programs, and an unwavering commitment to patient advocacy.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, technicians are accountable for:

• Preparing and dispensing prescribed medications for patients.
• Performing compounding of intravenous medications.
• Assisting in managing inventory.
• Performing charging and crediting functions for medications associated with drug distribution processes.
• Performing routine clerical/administrative tasks.

This is a PRN position (5 shifts scheduled in a 6-week period). This position is used to cover call-offs, vacations, and where coverage may be needed. PRN is not eligible for benefits but does offer a 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay.

Job Requirements

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. 

Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which you’ll work
• Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing in the state in which you’ll work 
• 6 months experience compounding of IV medication 
• Knowledge:
• Pharmaceutical patient care best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Basic pharmaceutical mathematics and financial functions.
• Strong phone, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with office equipment and ability to learn new software/database systems.
• Abilities:
• Prepare and compound various medications, including intravenous admixtures.
• Apply pharmacy standards and procedures, including I.V. admixture and automated systems.
• Communicate effectively in English and establish positive working relationships.