What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician – Willow Inventory Technician – Boise Inpatient - 156057 position at St Lukes Health System (Boise ID)?
General Information
Department Pharmacy Boise Hospital Grnd Flr 2 Position Type Full-Time Job ID 156057 City Boise State ID Category PharmacyDescription & Requirements
Pharmacy Technician – Willow Inventory Technician – Boise Inpatient
Overview
At St. Luke’s, our Pharmacy Technicians play a vital role in delivering outstanding, patient-focused care. We are committed to creating an environment that values and leverages the unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives of our employees, which ultimately enhances our exceptional, patient-centered care.
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Position Summary
The Inventory Pharmacy Technician (Willow/EPIC) is responsible for supporting accurate medication inventory, purchasing workflows, and daily operational efficiency within EPIC. This role ensures accurate medication tracking, timely receipt of products, and proactive troubleshooting of inventory discrepancies that directly impact patient care, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain Accurate EPIC Inventory
Perform daily inventory cleanup, troubleshoot discrepancies, resolve negative balances, and ensure accurate item setup and maintenance.
- Execute Cycle Counts & Monitor Expirations
Conduct routine cycle counts, correct inventory variances, and proactively manage expiring and short-dated medications.
- Receive & Reconcile Pharmacy Inventory
Accurately receive, scan, and verify incoming orders (ABC/ Cencora , direct shipments), ensuring proper lot/expiration tracking and stock rotation.
- Support Purchasing & Inventory Optimization
Partner with buyers to manage backorders, substitutions, returns, PAR adjustments, and overall inventory utilization.
- Drive Compliance, Reporting & Process Improvement
Run EPIC inventory reports, support vaccine and regulatory workflows (e.g., 340B, IRIS), and identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and efficiency
What You Can Expect:
- Location: Boise Inpatient Pharmacy
- Schedule/Hours: Full time 40 hoursper week
- May be eligible forcertification pay for PTCB Adv. Certification; preceptor pay
- Learn and expand your pharmacy skills with opportunities to advance into leadership and pharmacy business positions
Qualifications
- 2 YearsofPharmacy Experience
- Inventory management preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Idaho pharmacy technician License
- AT least one yearof Infusion making experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently
- CPhT
Why St. Luke's
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans , we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
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What's In It For You
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.