Certified Pharmacy Technician Second Shift

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician II to join their team. This full-time role involves supporting pharmacy services through medication distribution, inventory management, and compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling medications, performing inspections, and preparing sterile compounds. Join a forward-thinking organization that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing family focused on improving patient care and pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• Certified pharmacy technician with a focus on medication distribution and compliance.
• Knowledge of sterile compounding and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Fills stock orders and performs inspections for assigned areas.
• Delivers medication accurately and monitors waste for cost savings.
• Prepares sterile compounds under strict guidelines.

Skills

Medication Distribution

Inventory Management

Sterile Compounding

Regulatory Compliance

Medication Inquiries

Education

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Registration with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Job description

Job Description:

Full Time 40 weekly hours, 2nd shift

Pharmacy technician II is a certified pharmacy technician position who supports pharmacy services by assembling and participating in the distribution of medications. This position will assist the department's professional staff, under direct supervision, in numerous aspects of ordering, receiving, storage, distribution, and monitoring medication use.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He/she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

* Fills stock orders, inpatient and outpatient orders within state and federal laws for checking by a pharmacist or nationally certified pharmacy technician when applicable by state laws and regulations.

* Performs station inspections for assigned areas, orders needed medications, checks in and stocks ordered medications, fills stocking reports from automation to restock units, cart fill, and cabinet restocking. Rotates stock to avoid product out dates.

* Performs necessary calculations accurately.

* Delivers medication to appropriate unit in an accurate timely fashion.

* Handling of controlled substances in accordance with pharmacy department policies and procedures.

* Restocks returned medication in a timely manner and assists pharmacy management in monitoring waste to identify areas for potential improvement/cost savings.

* Performs medication inquiries on patient medication profiles in response to questions.

* Familiarity with medication formulary and standard abbreviations.

* Maintains a working knowledge of appropriate regulatory body (i.e. The Joint Commission, HFAP, or DNV) and federal/state laws and regulations for nonsterile compounding and sterile compounding.

* Prepares sterile compounds (hazardous and nonhazardous) in accordance with department guidelines and applicable USP standards, local and federal regulations and utilizing strict aseptic technique for final verification by a pharmacist.

Minimum Education and Training

• Registration with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy (KY hospitals) within 30 days of hire date if you are a new registrant. If previously registered, you must have registration upon hire.

• Nationally certified as a pharmacy technician.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.