Certified Pharmacy Technician II - Par Time

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Professional development and support

Flexible positions

Baton Rouge General Fit! program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented pharmacy technician to support pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications across age groups. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, inventory management, and timely delivery of medications and supplies.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and either a trainee certification or a Louisiana Board of Pharmacy-certified technician credential.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician experience preferred (1 year)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Trainee Certification or Pharmacy Technician Certificate from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications
• Maintain inventory and uphold accurate records
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas promptly
• Assist with ordering, receiving, rotating, restocking and replacing medications and supplies
• Prepackage medications for pediatric and neonatal use per policy
• Input medication orders, charges, and credits into the pharmacy computer system
• Answer phones, handle window requests, and deliver STAT medications as needed
• Maintain required logs and records and ensure documentation is filed appropriately
• Conduct medication storage inspections and cycle counts

Skills

Detail-oriented

Dependable

Proactive

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trainee Certification or Pharmacy Technician Certificate (LA Board of Pharmacy)

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Ready to deliver exceptional pharmacy support and patient care?

What We're Looking For:

• Detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive team player
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment
• 1 year of pharmacy technician experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Trainee Certification or Pharmacy Technician Certificate from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family
• Professional development and support
• Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state

What You Will Do:

Support pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and upholding accurate records for the age population served in accordance with departmental scope of service.

• Fill medication orders, surgical kits, carts, requisitions, and specialty items accurately and in compliance with policy
• Prepare and compound sterile and non-sterile products in accordance with USP \ and \ standards
• Deliver medications and supplies promptly to appropriate patient care areas
• Assist with ordering, receiving, rotating, restocking, and replacing medications and supplies
• Prepackage medications for pediatric and neonatal use per policy
• Accurately input medication orders, charges, and credits into the pharmacy computer system
• Answer phones professionally, handle window requests, and deliver STAT medications as needed
• Maintain required logs and records and ensure documentation is filed appropriately
• Conduct medication storage inspections, quality monitors, and cycle counts as assigned
• Complete all other assigned duties and maintain required job competencies

What Sets BRG Apart:

At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters. With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.