Pharmacy Technician

Alaska Regional Hospital; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Alaska Regional Hospital, located in Anchorage, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to join the hospital pharmacy team and support patient care. You will maintain secure storage, prepare medications, and assist with dispensing under supervision.

The role requires an active Pharmacy Technician license and eligibility to obtain a CPhT within 6 months. A high school diploma or GED is required, with opportunities for benefits and professional growth within HCA Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician license required in the state of practice.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medication storage and security.
• Interact with hospital personnel in person and by phone.
• Package and prepare medications for dispensing accurately.
• Transport medications and supplies to various hospital areas.
• Perform daily Automated Dispensing Cabinet routines and manage drug supplies to minimize waste.

Skills

Pharmacy license

CPhT within 6 months

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Pharmacy Technician with Alaska Regional Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Pharmacy Technician you will use your skills and compassion in caring for our patients as an integral part of the hospital pharmacy team. Members of that team consider themselves a family where each member works hard to support each other. We are looking for someone who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. In this role:

• You are responsible for maintaining medication storage and security.
• You will interact with hospital personnel both in person and by phone.
• You will accurately package and prepare medications for dispensing.
• You will transport medications and supplies to various areas of the hospital.
• You will perform daily Automated Dispensing Cabinet routines as assigned. You will help manage drug supplies in a cost effective manner and identify opportunities to minimize waste

What qualifications you will need

• (PharmTech) Pharmacy Technician License
• (CPhT) Certified Pharmacy Technician must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• High School Graduate / GED

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are reviewing applications for our Pharmacy Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.