Pharmacy Tech

CHI; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lexington, KY, is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician. This entry-level role involves assisting pharmacists in patient care, preparing medications, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and knowledge of pharmaceutical standards. Join a supportive environment that values patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification as PHARMTECH in KY preferred.
• Experience in pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in preparing and distributing medication.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in pharmacy.
• Handle and dispose of pharmaceutical waste safely.

Skills

Knowledge of pharmaceutical patient care

Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Ability to mix oral powders and compounded drugs

Mathematical functions proficiency

Knowledge of medication sources

Education

High school/GED

PHARMTECH:KY or PHRMINTERN:KY

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Job Summary / Purpose

Performs the manual technical tasks involved with the proper storage, distribution, packaging and labeling of drugs, associated record keeping and patient charging systems. Works under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Follows proper procedures for the operation of equipment and use of supplies. Maintains and coordinates systems to ensure that pharmacy operations run efficiently on a day-to-day basis.

• Assists pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to include (but not limited to):
• Preparing, filling and distributing medication
• Screening phone calls/orders and alerting the pharmacist to patient-specific data
• Prepares labels with medication name, strength, lot number and expiration date.
• Performs monthly patient care area inspections and reports as assigned by the manager.
• Completes charges/credits daily for billing.
• Maintains the various work areas of the department and equipment/utensils in a neat, clean, and orderly appearance.
• Restocks special care stock supplies (i.e. emergency drugs to crash carts and heart carts) under pharmacist supervision.
• Performs duties in documented accordance with requirements of all regulatory and governing bodies. Mandatory education from a system and department level is completed.
• Safe handling/disposal / packaging for Transport of Pharmaceutical Waste/ Hazardous Materials/Bio- Hazardous Regulated Medical Waste. 1) Completes the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) and Hazardous Waste education during employee orientation. 2) Tri –annually education for the D.O.T training. 3) is knowledgeable of the process for identifying the proper waste stream and uses the appropriate container to dispose of waste. 4) Knowledgeable regarding the process to contact the emergency response coordinator for hazardous waste/pharmaceutical release/spill clean-up.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
  

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Performs the manual technical tasks involved with the proper storage, distribution, packaging and labeling of drugs, associated record keeping and patient charging systems. Works under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Follows proper procedures for the operation of equipment and use of supplies. Maintains and coordinates systems to ensure that pharmacy operations run efficiently on a day-to-day basis.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to include (but not limited to):
• Preparing, filling and distributing medication
• Screening phone calls/orders and alerting the pharmacist to patient-specific data
• Prepares labels with medication name, strength, lot number and expiration date.
• Performs monthly patient care area inspections and reports as assigned by the manager.
• Completes charges/credits daily for billing.
• Maintains the various work areas of the department and equipment/utensils in a neat, clean, and orderly appearance.
• Restocks special care stock supplies (i.e. emergency drugs to crash carts and heart carts) under pharmacist supervision.
• Performs duties in documented accordance with requirements of all regulatory and governing bodies. Mandatory education from a system and department level is completed.
• Safe handling/disposal / packaging for Transport of Pharmaceutical Waste/ Hazardous Materials/Bio- Hazardous Regulated Medical Waste. 1) Completes the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) and Hazardous Waste education during employee orientation. 2) Tri –annually education for the D.O.T training. 3) is knowledgeable of the process for identifying the proper waste stream and uses the appropriate container to dispose of waste. 4) Knowledgeable regarding the process to contact the emergency response coordinator for hazardous waste/pharmaceutical release/spill clean-up.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
  

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

High school/GED

Required Licensure And Certifications

• PHARMTECH:KY or PHRMINTERN:KY;
  
  

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Training

Knowledge of the standards, techniques and tools relating to pharmaceutical patient care.

Knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical patient care.

Knowledge of the standards, procedures and tools relating to an automated medication distribution system.

Ability to mix oral powders and compounded drugs and to prepare intravenous admixture and other parental drugs.

Ability to understand and use/apply I.V. admixture, automated distribution systems, outpatient services and decentralized pharmacy services.

Knowledge of mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, basic algebra and calculations.

Knowledge of the sources and availability of medications, bio-technology products, pharmaceutical supplies and equipment and related items.

Ability to understand and apply standards, procedures and techniques to the work assignment.

Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely and effective manner.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.

Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies.

Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/ software at an acceptable level.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Pharmacy Technician experience preferred

Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$15.49 - $21.30 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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