Pharmacy Tech III

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II/III to join the outpatient infusion pharmacy. The role involves assembling medications, distributing drugs, and supporting licensed pharmacists under supervision.

Requirements include national certification as a pharmacy technician or Pharmacy Intern license, plus hospital pharmacy experience and knowledge of USP 797. Registration with KY and IN boards should be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Certified pharmacy technician position
• Knowledge of calculations and sterile product preparation
• Adheres to infection control policies and protocols

Responsibilities

• Assist the department’s professional staff under direct supervision in ordering, receiving, storage, distribution, and monitoring medication use
• Fill stock orders and prepare unit-dose medications per department guidelines
• Perform station inspections, restock medications against automation, and ensure accurate labeling and packaging
• Support sterile compounding and hazardous drug distribution in compliance with USP 797

Skills

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Pharmaceutical calculations

Infection control policies

Education

Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician OR Pharmacy Intern license

Job description

SummaryJob Description:Job Title: Pharmacy Technician IIIFULL TIME - DAYSThe 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.Job Description: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 InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term and Long-Term Disability and Life InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annuallyCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hireBereavement Leave (includes pets)PTO Sell Back ProgramCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial supportRetirement with Company MatchIf 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.