Certified Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient, 1st/2nd - Shifts Vary

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution across inpatient and retail settings.

You will assist with IV admixture, dispensing, insurance verification, and patient-focused medication management in a collaborative team. Active national CPhT certification is required with KY licensure options; one year of pharmacy experience and a high school diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active National Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board(PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association(NHA)
• AND one of: Pharmacy Technician (PHT), KY OR Pharmacy Intern (PHI), KY
• Desired: 1 year experience working in pharmacy.
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Supports & assists the Pharmacist in the medication use process by providing safe and efficient medication management & patient care to patients (neonate to geriatric), physicians, employees, and the public.
• Requires following appropriate guidelines under the supervision of the pharmacist for medication preparation and distribution.
• Functions in an environment which requires teamwork and flexibility to provide medications to patients.
• Responsibilities include IV admixture, assisting the pharmacist with the dispensing of medications, maintaining medications in unit-based cabinets, taking verbal refill approvals from provider'soffices, insurance verification, working with technology, and deliveries of medications.

Skills

CPhT certification

Education

CPhT certification (PTCB/NHA)

KY PHT or PHI licensure

Job description

Responsibilities

When you are an employee at Norton Healthcare, you will find real meaning and purpose in your work. Because of the care we provide, more people choose Norton Healthcare for their health care needs than any other system in the community. Discover a rewarding career as aCertified Pharmacy Techniciandesigned with you in mind in our in-patient and retail pharmacies across the system.

• Supports & assists the Pharmacist in the medication use process by providing safe and efficient medication management & patient care to patients (neonate to geriatric), physicians, employees, and the public.
• Requires following appropriate guidelines under the supervision of the pharmacist for medication preparation and distribution.
• Functions in an environment which requires teamwork and flexibility to provide medications to patients.
• Responsibilities include IV admixture, assisting the pharmacist with the dispensing of medications, maintaining medications in unit-based cabinets, taking verbal refill approvals from provider'soffices, insurance verification, working with technology, and deliveries of medications.

As an employee, you will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well-being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups and volunteer opportunities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active National Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board(PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association(NHA)

AND one of:

• Pharmacy Technician (PHT), KY OR Pharmacy Intern (PHI), KY
• You can register for either licensure by clicking here: Kentucky Board of Pharmacy.

Desired:

• 1 year experience working in pharmacy.
• High School Diploma or GED