Intermountain Health·Kent, Washington
The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists by reviewing patient charts and gathering clinical information to process medication refill authorizations. They ensure all documentation is complete and compliant with state laws before routing requests for final pharmacist verification.
Schedule: Full time (40 hours)
Variable 8- to 10-hour shifts between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Sunday.
Eligible: Yes - Link to Benefit Details [https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers]
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.
CA, CT, HI, IL, NY, RI, VT, and WA. Please note that an on-camera video interview with Microsoft Teams will be required as well as onsite interviews and/or meetings.
Join our Refill Authorization Pharmacy Team at Intermountain Health, where pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work collaboratively to ensure patients have timely access to prescribed medications. This fully remote team supports patient care by completing medication refill authorizations for primary care clinics across Intermountain. Future cross-training is planned with the Prior Authorization and Medication Assistance teams. If you enjoy focused, detail-driven work, strong teamwork, and making a meaningful impact on patient access to care, you’ll feel right at home on this team.
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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).
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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$20.73 - $31.58
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.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here [https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits].
By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
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Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a current pharmacy technician license/certification in Utah, Colorado, Montana, or Nevada. Candidates must have knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations and strong computer proficiency for a remote environment.
Market context
Hospital pharmacy roles in Washington often draw steady demand from healthcare systems that need licensed pharmacists with inpatient and clinical experience. Competition is stronger for candidates who already hold a Washington Registered Pharmacist license and can work with automated drug distribution and clinical pharmacy methods. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and highlight any hospital pharmacy experience in your application.