Certified Pharmacy Technician

Kootenai Health is currently hiring a patient-focused, compassionate Certified Pharmacy Technician with a drive to provide exceptional care to those they serve.

Position Summary:

A Certified Pharmacy Technician, prepares, compounds, and dispenses medical orders/prescriptions under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.

• May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department
• Receives and stores incoming supplies
• Verifies stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records
• Communicates effectively with customers
• Performs a variety of tasks
• Typically reports to supervisor or manager
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• 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

Certified Pharmacy Tech requirements and minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician training program or equivalent work experience
• Must have a Certified Pharmacy Technician license with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy
• Must have at least one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Demonstrated ability to use computer skills including keyboarding and practical data entry into data based software programs
• BLS required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1^st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Talent Consultant by calling us at or emailing. You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org  with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.