Pharmacy Technician

Riverview Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

FMLA

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, including IVs and chemotherapy, with automated dispensing cabinets. Duties include inventory management and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications include a state license/registration, a high school diploma, and ASHP-accredited training preferred.

Qualifications

• State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous Pharmacy Technician experience, preferred.
• Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications including unit-dose, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and operate automated dispensing cabinets.
• Manage inventory across nursing units, crash carts, and automated systems while handling controlled substances and monitoring expirations.
• Enter and verify medication orders in hospital EMR systems to ensure accuracy of dosage, form, route, and frequency.
• Support patient safety by checking labels, assisting with medication reconciliation, delivering medications, and preparing drugs for specialized populations.
• Comply with USP standards, maintain regulatory documentation, and take on specialized roles such as IV compounding, clinical support, or lead technician duties.

Skills

State license/registration

Experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASHP-accredited training program

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician , sometimes referred to as a Registered Certificated Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Tech ( CPhT ) or Board-Certified Pharmacy Technician. The Pharmacy Technicians support Pharmacists by preparing and dispensing medications, including sterile IVs, chemotherapy, and unit-dose drugs for patients. They manage medication inventory across patient care areas, maintain automated dispensing systems, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Pharmacy Technicians play a vital role in patient safety by verifying orders, preventing errors, and ensuring timely delivery of critical medications.

Shifts Available

Day Shift: Wednesday - Tuesday (7/on, 7/off)

Employment Type

Full Time

Hours

10 -hour shift: 9:30a - 7:30p

Location

Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to)

• Prepare and dispense medications including unit-dose, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and operate automated dispensing cabinets
• Manage inventory across nursing units, crash carts, and automated systems while handling controlled substances and monitoring expirations
• Enter and verify medication orders in hospital EMR systems to ensure accuracy of dosage, form, route, and frequency
• Support patient safety by checking labels, assisting with medication reconciliation, delivering medications, and preparing drugs for specialized populations
• Comply with USP standards, maintain regulatory documentation, and take on specialized roles such as IV compounding, clinical support, or lead technician duties

Qualifications

• State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous Pharmacy Technician experience, preferred
• Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program, preferred

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave , FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf