Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with clerical duties, order entry, and medication dispensing. This position operates in a community-oriented area with a wide range of amenities.

A valid State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician License or equivalent is required, along with continuous education. Join us in delivering world-class healthcare close to home.

Qualifications

• State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician License or equivalent required.
• Must obtain at least 10 ACPE-approved education hours per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in clerical and record-keeping functions.
• Manage order entry and medication dispensing tasks.

Education

State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician License

State of Louisiana Pharmacy Intern License

State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician Candidate License

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Summary

Assists the pharmacist in the clerical, record-keeping, order entry, and medication dispensing functions.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications

State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician License or State of Louisiana Pharmacy Intern License or State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician Candidate License with successful completion of the PTCB. Obtain at least 10 ACPE-approved education hours per year.

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort Required

• Constant (67%-100%) – reaching, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) – carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, handling/feeling
• Occasionally (1%-33%) – lifting, balancing

Employment

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.