Pharmacy Technician - Kaniksu Community Health

Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho. 

Patients consider us their partner in healthcare, over the course of their life and the spectrum of their health needs. From prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health. From pediatric to geriatrics, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable and affordable for everyone. Regardless of how a patient can pay, or the severity of their concerns, we help find solutions.   We provide access to comprehensive and integrated multi-disciplinary services through the Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. 

But we're not just invested in our patients – we're invested in our people.  We know that our overall success is a combined effort and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and thrive. We are proud to have built a positive and engaged team with a "family" spirit. Our team members are dedicated and provide a patient centric approach to care and know exactly what we are working on and why, and how their everyday work contributes to successfully achieving this goal.

The benefits of working for KCH include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Education Assistance and Guided Career Pathways
• 4% 401K employer match
• In-house medical, dental, or behavioral health services
• Year round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid's Club

A Kaniksu Community Health Pharmacy Technician is not just responsible for providing excellent customer service.  They are committed to providing an excellent patient experience while performing essential clinical or administrative work in a fast-paced, productive environment.  YOU ARE an essential team member charged with assisting patients in managing their care at Kaniksu Community Health. 

A typical day of a Pharmacy Technician might include;

• Receiving and verifying the accuracy and authenticity of prescriptions.

• Calculating the price of prescriptions.

• Reviewing and recording patient information with their prescription in compliance with the guidelines of the General Pharmaceutical Council.

• Stocking the pharmacy with inventory.

• Receives and stores incoming supplies.

• Verifies stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records.

• Providing instructions to educate people on the correct way to take their medicine.

• Supporting the Pharmacist in the daily operation of the pharmacy.

• Protecting employees and patients by adhering to infection-control protocols and policies.

• Disbursing completed and confirmed prescriptions to patients.

• Answering incoming calls and fielding patient questions.

• Maintaining a clean and safe pharmacy by complying with regulations, rules and procedures.

• 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.

Experience Needed to Land this Gig:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Pharmacy Technician Certification is preferred.

• Minimum of five years' experience in the healthcare field, preferably in a clinical setting as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.

• Proven mastery of Medical terminology required.

• Attention to detail.

• Fluency in the English language as well as strong communication skills to interact with a wide variety of personalities.

• Must be willing to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings as well as training sessions.

• Personal commitment to the organization's mission and values.

• Ability to maintain strict corporate confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

• Must be able to work under conditions of constant interruption while maintaining professionalism and composure.

Work Schedule:

Full Time

No. of Hours/week - 40 hours

4x10s - 2 days in Sandpoint, 2 days in Bonners Ferry