Pharmacy Tech III

Baptist Healthcare System; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE)

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet保险

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

Compassionate Leave Sharing

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to support outpatient infusion services, verify orders, assemble medications, and assist in sterile compounding under supervision.

The role requires Kentucky Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days, nationally certified technician or Pharmacy Intern license, and 6 months hospital experience. This full-time, days position is on-site and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Registration with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire; if new registrant.
• Registration with Indiana Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire; if previously registered.
• Nationally certified as a pharmacy technician OR Pharmacy Intern license.
• 6 months of hospital pharmacy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and distribute medications under supervision.
• Verify medication orders and prepare unit-dose packages.
• Package and label medications per guidelines; prepare unit of use meds.
• Maintain sterile compounding procedures per USP 797 and safety policies.
• Perform station inspections and stock medications from automation.
• Assist in cost containment of compounded sterile products and shortages.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Medication distribution

Stock management

Infection control

Education

KY Board of Pharmacy registration (30 days)

IN Board of Pharmacy registration (30 days)

Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Intern license

6 months hospital pharmacy experience

Tools

Automation cabinets

Job description

Summary

Job Description: Job Title: Pharmacy Technician III FULL TIME - DAYS

The outpatient pharmacy provides pharmaceutical infusion services to specialized patient populations across the continuum of care. The infusion pharmacy plays a critical role in the multidisciplinary care provided by Baptist Health. The services include, but are not limited to verification of medication orders, drug distribution, sterile product preparation, hazardous drug distribution, and utilization of automated dispensing cabinets.

Pharmacy technician III is a certified pharmacy technician position who supports pharmacy services by assembling and participating in the distribution of medications. Must have certification by a nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification board. This position will assist the department's professional staff, under direct supervision, in numerous aspects of ordering, receiving, storage, distribution, and monitoring medication use. This position will also require knowledge of USP 797 and sterile compounding. He/she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time. Adheres to infection control policies and protocols and maintains a safe and clean pharmacy, while also maintaining a neat and orderly work area. 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. Packages and labels all medication per department guidelines; prepares unit of use medication when appropriate. 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. Performs necessary calculations accurately. Works on cost containment of compounded sterile products by minimizing expirations, providing alternative product suggestions, and providing alternatives to accommodate drug shortages.

Requirements

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. Registration with Indiana Board of Pharmacy (IN 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 OR Pharmacy Intern license. 6 months of hospital pharmacy experience required.

Benefits

• Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)


• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance


• Identity Theft Protection


• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually


• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave


• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire


• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)


• PTO Sell Back Program


• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)


• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support


• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.