Pharmacy Technician

About the job

Kootenai Health is seeking a full-time pharmacy technician for its Pharmacy - Retail teams in Coeur d'Alene; the posting builds a pool of applicants for future roles at various locations and is open to pharmacy technicians and certified pharmacy technicians. Directly supervised by a registered pharmacist, the technician prepares, compounds and dispenses medical orders and prescriptions.

Kootenai Health is a health care organization serving patients across northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest.

What you'll do

• Prepare, compound and dispense medical orders and prescriptions, directly supervised by a registered pharmacist
• You may also handle some clerical work for the department
• Receive and put away incoming supplies
• Check stock and enter data in the computer to keep inventory records up to date
• Communicate well with customers
• Plan and reach goals using your own experience and judgment
• Meet the age-specific needs of the patients served

What you need

• Pharmacy technician: graduation from a pharmacy technician training program, or equivalent work experience
• A pharmacy technician license issued by the Idaho Board of Pharmacy (both roles)
• Certified pharmacy technician: CPhT certification
• Computer skills, including keyboarding and practical data entry in database software programs
• BLS certification
• Familiarity with the standard concepts, practices and procedures of the field
• Able to lift or move up to 25 pounds, stay standing, and stoop, crouch or bend
• Able to use the typical equipment of a clinical job

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED (both roles)
• Certified pharmacy technician: graduation from a pharmacy technician training program, or equivalent work experience
• Certified pharmacy technician: one year of experience as a pharmacy technician

Schedule

• Full-time, 80 hours per two-week pay period
• The shift varies

Benefits

• Medical coverage, with options fully paid by the employer for eligible full-time employees, starting the first of the month after 30 days of employment
• Dental, vision, life and pet insurance, plus telemedicine and wellbeing resources for all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and an employer match of 3% to 6%
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• A wellness program with coaching and financial wellness resources, plus free or discounted use of fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• Employee discounts through PerkSpot and an employee referral bonus program