Certified Pharmacy Tech / Med History Tech

Community Health Systems; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Oro Valley, AZ, seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician II for hospital-based medication history collection, reconciliation, and dispensing support. You will work with pharmacists to ensure accurate patient records and safe medication use, in a high-standard care environment.

Qualifications include 0–2 years in a hospital pharmacy setting, LPT and PHAR-C certifications, and BCLS. This is a full-time day shift within a patient-focused team dedicated to excellence in care.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or healthcare setting required.
• At least 2 years recent Pharmacy experience highly preferred.
• LPT license required in state of employment.
• PHAR-C certification required.
• BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain patient medication history.
• Obtain accurate home medication lists from patients.
• Enter/update medication lists in electronic medical records.
• Assist with medication reconciliation on admission.
• Communicate with patients, families, pharmacists, and PCPs/specialists to gather medication history.
• Maintain Medication Reconciliation structure and task lists.
• Assist pharmacists in preparation, labeling, and dispensing of medications.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded medications using aseptic techniques.
• Manage inventory, monitor stock levels, and conduct audits.
• Record dispensing, inventory transactions, and controlled substances per regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives to ensure patient safety and proper operations.
• Operate and troubleshoot pharmacy equipment (e.g., automated dispensing systems).
• Support pharmacists with medication reviews and history reconciliation.

Skills

Patient interaction

Medication history

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Inventory management

Education

LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech

PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

• My Health – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
• My Future – PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement
• My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!

Job Summary

The Certified Pharmacy Technician ensures the safe and efficient preparation, dispensing, and management of medications within the hospital or healthcare facility. The Pharmacy Technician II is also responsible for maintaining accurate records, providing exceptional customer service to patients and staff, and collaborating with pharmacists to optimize patient care.

Schedule:Full-Time, Days

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or healthcare setting required
• At least 2 years recent Pharmacy experience highly preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech in state of employment required or
• PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Essential Functions

• The primary role in this position as Certified Pharmacy Technician is collecting and maintaining patient medication history.
• Working directly with patients, obtaining accurate home medication lists.
• Accurately enters or updates medication lists in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with medication reconciliation discrepancies on admission.
• Thoroughly takes a complete medication history by communicating appropriately with the patient, family, pharmacies, and PCPs/specialists.
• Develops and maintains the Medication Reconciliation structure and task list to assure efficiency and accuracy.
• Assists pharmacists in the preparation, compounding, labeling, and dispensing of medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounded medications using aseptic techniques, adhering to USP guidelines.
• Conducts inventory management activities, including monitoring medication stock levels, ordering supplies, and performing regular inventory audits to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of medication dispensing, inventory transactions, and controlled substances in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participates in quality assurance initiatives, including medication storage checks, compliance reviews, and other activities to ensure patient safety and proper pharmacy operations.
• Operates and maintains pharmacy equipment, such as automated dispensing systems, ensuring functionality and troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Supports pharmacists in conducting medication reviews, medication history reconciliation, and other clinical activities as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.