"Pharmacy Technician"

Job Summary

This position provides 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 that are required to provide Pharmacy Department services. This position completes the essential functions of the job under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assists the pharmacist in tasks associated with patient care.
• Effectively manages supplies of the department.
• Problem solves operational issues within the department.

Problem Solving

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 by incumbents include first line screening for medication order errors, drug or allergy contraindications, and processing non-formulary drug requests. Challenges encountered may include problem solving for operation and maintenance of all automated systems in the Pharmacy Department. Performing the essential duties of this position may involve standing for extended periods of time and/or handling heavy or bulky supply containers. Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical calculations for extemporaneous compounding and special dose preparation, rectifying drug distribution errors, reconciling billing and administration records, etc.

Comments

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. This position involves standing for extended periods of time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Current Pharmacy Technician licensure in the State of Utah. Pharmacy in Training License is only accepted if the candidate had a Pharmacy Intern License. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16570N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Work Schedule Summary: Mon: 0400-0900 Tues: 0400-0900 Wed. 0400-0900 Thur.: 0400-0900

Department: 00877 - Radiology Clinical

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $22.00-$33.00

Close Date: 2/25/2026

Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/192691