[Hiring] Pharmacy Technician Refill Authorization @Intermountain Health

Role Description

The Pharmacy Technician demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. The position participates in many procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or technician supervisor and is an integral part of the pharmacy team. This position supports Pharmacy Services in all locations (i.e., acute, community, ambulatory, specialty).

Job Specifics

• Schedule: PRN - Variable as needed for vacant shifts.
• Shifts: Variable shifts between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturdays.
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Location: This is a fully remote position. Candidates for this role need to have an active Pharmacy Technician license in Utah, Colorado, Montana, or Nevada. Candidates outside of these states will not be considered.
• Currently, we are not hiring remote workers in the following states: CA, CT, HI, IL, NY, RI, VT, and WA.
• An on-camera video interview with Microsoft Teams will be required as well as onsite interviews and/or meetings.

Essential Functions

• Reviews patient charts to verify most recent provider visits and ensure eligibility for refill under the EMRC collaborative practice agreement.
• Gathers and reviews relevant clinical information (e.g., labs, monitoring parameters, and medication history) to support refill requests.
• Prepares and documents refill authorization requests using pharmacy technology systems in accordance with state law, policies, and protocols.
• Ensures all required clinical criteria and documentation are complete prior to pharmacist review.
• Routes completed refill requests to the pharmacist for final verification and processing.
• Communicates with pharmacists and care team members regarding missing information, concerns, or clarification needs.
• Identifies potential safety concerns or gaps in care and escalates appropriately to the pharmacist.
• Maintains accurate and compliant documentation in the patient record.
• Demonstrates strong computer proficiency and the ability to efficiently navigate multiple systems and complex electronic health records in a remote work environment.
• Works collaboratively as part of a large, remote team; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the ability to build positive working relationships across the care team.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent is required.
• Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to state of practice.
• Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.
• Any lapse or failure to meet these requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to termination, at the hiring manager's discretion.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying
• Hearing/listening
• Lifting
• Manual dexterity
• Pulling/pushing
• Seeing
• Climbing
• Crawling
• Speaking
• Squatting/kneeling
• Standing
• Walking as needed to perform job duties.

Location

• Supply Chain Center
• Work City: Midvale
• Work State: Utah
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience: $20.73 - $31.58.

Company Description

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.