Certified Pharmacy Technician

Join us for the professional challenge you’ve been seeking by becoming a member of one of the nation’s top Specialty Pharmacy teams!

Kootenai’s Specialty Pharmacy is proud to serve our community by providing high-touch medications locally and supporting patients with compassionate, personalized care.

Specialty Pharmacy is a unique setting — not quite hospital, not quite retail. Our team includes Pharmacy Technicians from a wide range of backgrounds, all bringing valuable experience to a growing and dynamic field. As a Specialty Pharmacy Technician, you’ll be part of an exciting new frontier in pharmacy.

Our current shifts are Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, you will provide exceptional care to patients who rely on high-touch medications. In this role, you’ll be responsible for filling prescriptions, managing inventory, and working with insurance companies to ensure patients have timely access to their medications — all while making a direct and meaningful impact on their lives.

Step into a role where your work truly matters. Join us at Kootenai’s Specialty Pharmacy and grow your career while making a difference.

Position Summary

As a certified pharmacy technician, prepares, compounds, and dispenses medical orders/prescriptions under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician training program or equivalent work experience preferred
• Pharmacy Technician license with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy required
• CPht required
• One year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Demonstrated ability to use computer skills including keyboarding and practical data entry into data based software programs
• BLS required

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend

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:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

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!

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.