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Job Description:

Job Specifics:

Schedule: Variable 10-hour days with rotations to evening shift every 4th week, and daily assignments of main pharmacy and oncology pharmacy, including IV compounding and restocking Omnicells throughout hospital.

Shift Details:

Day shift covers the hours of 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Evening shift 1:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Every other weekend rotation

Every other holiday rotation

Location: St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, Colorado

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Link to Benefit Details

Top candidates have inpatient pharmacy experience, IV compounding skills, and familiarity with Omnicell. New grads welcome to apply.

Why Join Us:

• Team Support: Work with a dedicated team of 55 Pharmacy caregivers, split between Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

• Innovative Technology: Utilize cutting-edge equipment, including automated inventory systems, USP 797 and 800 compliant clean rooms, DoseEdge IV/PO workflow solutions, Omnicell, and Alaris pumps.

• Collaborative Environment: Engage in interdisciplinary committees and activities that foster teamwork and connection.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a schedule that allows you to explore the beauty of Western Colorado.

Professional Growth:

• Training: Receive a minimum of 8 weeks of onsite training upon hire.

• Continuing Education: Access free continuing education credits throughout the year.

• Development Opportunities: Participate in local and enterprise-wide committees, online courses, and mentorship programs.

• Career Advancement: Benefit from career planning and advancement opportunities.

Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City, is committed to putting people first. Serving the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for nearly 120 years and founded in 1896 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, St. Mary’s has a rich history of serving the many needs of its community, from advanced medical care to charitable giving.

Life in Grand Junction:
Grand Junction offers over 300 days of sunshine per year and a perfect blend of Western charm, adventure, and natural beauty. Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, skiing, and rafting, as well as cultural experiences such as art walks, live performances, and local festivals. Explore nearby natural wonders and Colorado’s wine country.  Check out the video from Visit Grand Junction to see all the exciting activities that Grand Junction and western Colorado has to offer by clicking here .

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Essential Functions

• The incumbent participates in many procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and is an integral part of the pharmacy team.

• Caregivers in this position will receive paid on the job training and are expected to practice in compliance with pharmacy technician trainee licensure.

• The Pharmacy Technician Trainee will be enrolled in an approved program and complete coursework to become a licensed pharmacy technician.

• Upon completion of the program the trainee is required to submit for licensure. It is expected that any trainee will complete coursework within one year of starting the program.

• Technician trainee will be paid for practical experience.

• Didactic coursework will be completed by the technician trainee outside of working hours and is not compensated.

• Trainee may be required to work weekends, nights, and holidays.

• The Pharmacy Technician Trainee will prepare medication orders, receive prescriptions, complete required paperwork, assist with billing, stock medication, and deliver medication to patients.

• Supports patients, pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals in relevant areas of responsibility.

• Communicates effectively with all caregivers and stakeholders regarding responsibilities and identified concerns.

Skills

• Competently and effectively learns technical responsibilities as assigned and seeks appropriate training and peer feedback on routine responsibilities.

• The Pharmacy Technician Trainee understands and complies with state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and guidelines related to their specific area of practice and participates and supports financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Healthcare.

• Responsible to provide delivery of medications, information, and services in a professional, timely manner and to seek a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes.

• Consistently attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) and clearly understands when a pharmacist is required to verify tasks and activities to deliver detail-oriented, consistent, and flexible care.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least 17 years old

• Candidate will enroll or be enrolled in a Pharmacy Technician training program per state guidelines

• Utah : Must apply for Pharmacy Technician Trainee License within four weeks of hire date and obtain within eight weeks of hire

• Colorado : Must apply for provisional Pharmacy Technician Registration

• Montana : Must apply for a provisional Pharmacy Technician Trainee License

• Idaho : No training license required

• Nevada : Must apply for Pharmacy Technician Trainee License

• Demonstrated basic computer skills and attention to detail

Physical Requirements

•  Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing.

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

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 package here .

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.

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