PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist staff pharmacists with medication dispensing in the inpatient setting. This role supports medication preparation, delivery, and inventory management, under supervision of the Inpatient Pharmacy Team Leader.

A high school diploma or GED is required, and AR pharmacy tech license must be obtained within 60 days of hire. Strong communication, teamwork, and ability to work in stressful environments are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a pharmacy setting preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication and ability to work in a team environment are essential.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff pharmacists with medication dispensing.
• Prepare medications and deliver them to appropriate locations.
• Manage inventory and keep accurate records.
• Answer/troubleshoot phone calls and communicate with healthcare staff.
• Operate and manage automated dispensing cabinets.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Inpatient Pharmacy Team Leader.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy tech license within 60 days

Job description

• High school diploma or GED required. AR pharmacy tech license required within 60 days of hire.
• Experience
• Excellent verbal communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and ability to work in stressful environments is essential. The ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks is also desired.
• Physical
• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
• Work is conducted in a normal hospital environment, and involves close eye work and hearing within normal range. Operations will be performed on the computer and multiple other types of technology. Lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds of weight is possible. Pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds may be encountered. Expect frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• JOB SUMMARY
• This position is directly supervised by the Inpatient Pharmacy Team Leader and indirectly by Staff Pharmacists. The tasks performed require knowledge about pharmacy procedures and inventory location. The major function of this position is to assist staff pharmacists with the medication dispensing process. Major job responsibilities include medication preparation, medication delivery, inventory management, answering/troubleshooting phone calls, managing automated dispensing cabinets, and other duties as assigned.