Certified Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem & Ambulatory Roles

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a pharmacy technician to support pharmacists with non-judgmental technical duties across ambulatory care and retail operations.

The role emphasizes accurate drug record maintenance, adherence to policies, and participation in specialty areas under direct supervision. Per diem/as-needed scheduling applies, with licensing and certification requirements noted.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Pharmacy Technicians perform ONLY non-judgmental technical duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Prepares drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and institutional policies.
• Verifies the daily activities of the department are complete and recorded.
• Maintains current technician license and CE records as required.
• Specialty area work as technician in areas such as operating room or pharmacy work areas outside the central pharmacy.
• Ambulatory care and retail duties including outpatient prescription entry, selection of meds, and coordination of delivery.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a pharmacy technician to support pharmacists with non-judgmental technical duties across ambulatory care and retail operations.

The role emphasizes accurate drug record maintenance, adherence to policies, and participation in specialty areas under direct supervision. Per diem/as-needed scheduling applies, with licensing and certification requirements noted.