Certified Pharmacy Technician - Patient Care & Safety

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Ridgeview (IN, OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with matching

Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II - Certified to join our hospital pharmacy team.

The role focuses on safe preparation, dispensing, and management of medications, while ensuring accurate records and strong patient/service orientation. Responsibilities include assisting pharmacists, preparing sterile and non-sterile medications, managing inventories, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medication preparation and compounding.
• Ability to operate pharmacy systems and dispensing machines.
• Attention to accuracy in records and dispensing.
• Strong communication with patients, nurses, and pharmacists.
• Good organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with preparation, labeling, and dispensing of medications per policy.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile meds using aseptic technique according to USP guidelines.
• Monitor stock levels, reorder supplies, and perform inventory audits.
• Maintain accurate dispensing records and inventory transactions, including controlled substances.
• Support quality assurance and patient safety initiatives in pharmacy operations.
• Provide patient and staff inquiries about medication availability and services.
• Operate and troubleshoot pharmacy equipment, including automated dispensing systems.
• Assist with medication reviews and reconciliation as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and infection control guidelines; maintain a clean environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmaceutical terminology and compoud

Pharmacy systems operation

Attention to detail

Communication with patients and staff

Organization and multitasking

Regulatory knowledge

Team-based collaboration

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II - Certified to join our hospital pharmacy team.

The role focuses on safe preparation, dispensing, and management of medications, while ensuring accurate records and strong patient/service orientation. Responsibilities include assisting pharmacists, preparing sterile and non-sterile medications, managing inventories, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.