ADVANCED STERILE COMPOUNDING TECH

BOISE, IDAHO

You will enjoy 7 consecutive days off a week! This position provides a 7 on/off nights' shift.

SUMMARY: 

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the provision of pharmaceutical compounded products to various customers by complying with Federal, State, and U.S. Pharmacopeia requirements. This role is preserved for pharmacy technicians whose primary function is to perform sterile compounding.  Practices within the scope of state and federal regulations. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

•  Minimum of 5 years of experience as a pharmacy technician required. 

• Minimum of 2 (2) years of sterile compounding experience required. 

• Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy  

• Pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam or accepted national certification program within 90 days from hire. 

• Completed competencies in sterile compounding, including hazardous compounding. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. 

• Competent to work in the IV room, including performing high risk/hazardous compounding. 

• Advanced understanding of current USP standards, documentation, and EMR compounding workflows. 

• Provides some functional supervision of technicians. 

• Ensures required departmental functions are completed to provide effective and efficient service. 

• Assists the pharmacist in preparing medications, which includes various material resource management, dispensing, clerical, and billing duties. 

• Precepting duties, as required for new hires and technician students. 

• Mentors technicians in learning new tasks. 

• Strives for and models exactness in following defined sterile procedure and aseptic technique. 

Highlights and Benefits

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon. 

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.

• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.

• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. 

• Best Large Employer, Forbes

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health

• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II)

• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Visit https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/ to learn more!