Inpatient Pharmacy Tech 3

Confidential; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BJC Total Rewards

4% retirement contribution

401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician III to join our inpatient pharmacy team.

In this advanced role, you will perform sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication preparation and distribution, and collaborate closely with pharmacists to support safe patient care. The position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with every fifth Saturday and holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years pharmacy technician experience.
• State Board Pharmacy Registration.
• Pharmacy Tech Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains quality assurance standards and required documentation; maintains regulatory cleanliness compliance.
• Assists in the preparation of medication orders, to include workflow management, basic preparation & dispensing, and non-sterile compounding.
• Supports various inventory activities, to include inventory storage, ordering, rotating, beyond use dating, and cleanliness.
• Assumes primary responsibility for a specific task, function or area of specialty, to include training, system maintenance, inventory management, workflow, process improvement, as well as use of electronic/automated systems.
• Pursues proficiency in the preparation of complex sterile compounds; seeks out other advanced skills and/or additional responsibilities.
• Performs multiple technician responsibilities across the pharmacy or assumes primary responsibility for a focus area, which includes training, system maintenance, inventory management, workflow, process improvement, and proficiency in associated electronic/automated systems; focus areas could also include complex sterile or non-sterile compounding, quality assurance inspections, repackaging, system and automation maintenance, and process/policy improvement.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you a nationally certified Pharmacy Technician looking to take the next step in your career?

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated

Pharmacy Technician III

to join our supportive and collaborative pharmacy team.

In this advanced role, you will have the opportunity to provide medications to a diverse patient population while supporting safe and efficient pharmacy operations. Responsibilities include sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication preparation and distribution, and working closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care.

If you're passionate about expanding your skills, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, and growing your career in a dynamic healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Mon - Fri7 AM - 3:30PMEvery 5th SaturdayHoliday rotation

Overview

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital

proudly serves the health care needs of families in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. The 102-bed community hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, the Breast Health and Women’s Center, the Cardiology Center, the Neurosurgery Center and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center.

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and carries a Level II stroke certification. Additionally, the hospital’s medical office building houses offices for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, dermatology, surgery and pulmonology. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital also offers outpatient services including physical therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation.

At Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, every decision is made in the best interest of patients and families. The inpatient pharmacy team provides pharmacy services to all areas of the hospital.

Preferred Qualifications

Role PurposeThe Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient 3, under the direct supervision a of staff pharmacist and according to standard procedures, provides cross coverage for multiple technician competencies or responsibilities within a focus area. This position serves as a department resource to answer questions and assists in resolving more complex issues. This position's responsibilities may include preparing medication orders, assisting in dispensing and transporting medications, conducting complex sterile and/or non-sterile compounding, inventory management, training, the use of various automated/electronic systems, and maintaining the required documentation & records.

Responsibilities

• Maintains quality assurance standards and required documentation; maintains regulatory cleanliness compliance.
• Assists in the preparation of medication orders, to include workflow management, basic preparation & dispensing, and non-sterile compounding.
• Supports various inventory activities, to include inventory storage, ordering, rotating, beyond use dating, and cleanliness.
• Assumes primary responsibility for a specific task, function or area of specialty, to include training, system maintenance, inventory management, workflow, process improvement, as well as use of electronic/automated systems.
• Pursues proficiency in the preparation of complex sterile compounds; seeks out other advanced skills and/or additional responsibilities.
• Performs multiple technician responsibilities across the pharmacy or assumes primary responsibility for a focus area, which includes training, system maintenance, inventory management, workflow, process improvement, and proficiency in associated electronic/automated systems; focus areas could also include complex sterile or non-sterile compounding, quality assurance inspections, repackaging, system and automation maintenance, and process/policy improvement.
• Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• EducationHigh School Diploma or GED
• Experience2-5 years
• Supervisor ExperienceNo Experience
• Licenses & CertificationsState Bd Pharm Registration
• Pharmacy Tech Certification
• Preferred RequirementsExperience5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

• BJC Total Rewards
• At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance
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Benefits Summary

.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer