Pharmacy Technician

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide distributive pharmacy services under pharmacist supervision. The role includes unit-dose distribution, IV admixture preparation with sterile technique, non-sterile compounding, and inventory management per hospital policies.

The position requires National Pharmacy Technician certification and Kentucky Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of hire, with high school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• National Pharmacy Technician certification is required.
• Registration with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire/placement is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs unit dose drug distribution throughout the facility and handles labeling.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures with sterile technique and accurate math calculations.
• Prepares non-sterile extemporaneous compounds and documents compounding.
• Maintains records of controlled substances.
• Delivers drugs and solutions to patient care units in a timely manner.
• Uses the computer system for debits/credits/reschedules/floor stock/prescriptions.
• Prepares drug orders for outpatient dispensing.
• Manages inventory rotation, PYXIS distribution, and repackaging.
• Communicates with patients across age groups and maintains a neat workspace.
• Follows safety and infection control policies; supports orientation of new staff.

Education

National Pharmacy Technician certification

Registered by Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

• Position Summary

  • Provides distributive pharmacy services under supervision of pharmacists by delivering quality and cost effective drug therapy to patients.

• Minimum Qualifications

  • Work Experience
    • Previous pharmacy or healthcare related experience preferred.
  • Education
    • High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
  • Certifications/Licensure
    • National Pharmacy Technician certification required.
    • Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire/placement.

• Job Specific Performance Standards

  • The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

  • • Performs unit dose drug distribution throughout the facility, including the preparation of daily patient drug supply and performing labeling function accurately and efficiently.
    • Prepares intravenous admixtures, including maintaining sterile technique at all times and accurately performs pharmacy math calculations.
    • Prepares non-sterile extemporaneous compounds and accurately documents compounding.
    • Maintains records of controlled substances.
    • Performs timely delivery of drugs and solutions to patient care units.
    • Uses the computer system appropriately for debits, credits, reschedules, floor stock, and prescription functions.
    • Prepares drug orders for dispensing through the outpatient system.
    • Performs manipulation of inventory for accurate rotation of stock, distribution to the floors via PYXIS, and repackaging functions.
    • Identifies and addresses the needs of different patient age groups and to effectively communicate with those patients.
    • Maintains a neat, clean work environment.
    • Follows safety and infection control policies of the pharmacy and other hospital and department policies and procedures.
    • Exhibits knowledge and proper use of equipment necessary to perform job function.
    • Assists in the orientation of new personnel and students.