Certified Pharmacy Technician Il

FreshDirect LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General is seeking a dedicated pharmacy technician to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA. You will support pharmacists in dispensing medications, maintaining inventory, and ensuring accurate patient records.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a trainee or board-certified certificate preferred. The role includes preparing sterile and non-sterile products, handling medication orders, and delivering medications to care areas.

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented and dependable to thrive in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
• 1 year of pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; state certification preferred per Louisiana Board of Pharmacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and accurate records for the patient population served.
• Fill medication orders, surgical kits, carts, requisitions, and specialty items accurately and in compliance with policy.
• Prepare and compound sterile and non-sterile products per USP 797/795 standards.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas promptly.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, stocking, and replacing medications and supplies; prepackage medications for pediatric and neonatal use.
• Input medication orders, charges, and credits into the pharmacy system accurately.
• Answer phones professionally, handle window requests, and deliver STAT medications as needed.
• Maintain logs and records and ensure proper documentation; conduct storage inspections, quality monitors, and cycle counts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

• Employee Type Full-Time

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

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 <797> and <795> 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.

Summary

Shifts are rotating day/evenings with every other weekend:

1 week: Day Shift- 6a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

2nd week: Evening Shift 2p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Additional Information

• Shift times: Rotating shifts: Day 6am-230pm; Evenings 2pm-1030pm and every other weekend