Certified Pharmacy Technician

Location

• 701 LEWISTON STREET, Cottonwood, , 83522, United States
• Employee Type:
  Full-Time

• Name:
  Cody Bright
• Email:
  Cody.
  
  Bright

As a certified pharmacy technician, prepares, compounds, and dispenses medical orders/prescriptions.

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.

• May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department.
• May be required to assist pharmacist in retail and/or hospital pharmacy.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies.
• Verifies stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory record.
• Communicates effectively with customers.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• Typically reports to supervisor or manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Competent to meet age‑specific needs of the patients served.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans, blood‑borne and airborne pathogens.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times; follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
• Communicates with co‑workers in person, in writing and on telephone.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician training program or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician license with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy required.
• 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.
• St. Mary’s and Clearwater Health operate 24 hours per day each day of the year; operational needs of departments may require availability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the patients.
• St. Mary’s and Clearwater Health Clinic locations have operation hours based on locations and patient needs; therefore availability to work all clinic shifts, weekends and holidays as appropriate for location will be expected and required.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position.
• On feet a minimum of 8–12 hours, depending on length of shift.
• Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs.
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Read charts, dials, equipment settings, literature and other printed and handwritten materials.
• Work with equipment and computers (keyboarding).