Pharmacy Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications, assist patients, and help maintain a safe, efficient pharmacy workflow.

Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, entering patient data, counting, pouring, labeling medications, and managing inventory, while adhering to regulations and delivering compassionate service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED upon hire.
• 6 months compounding of IV medication.
• Pharmacy Technician certification: KY, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions and entry of patient information with accuracy.
• Count, pour and label medications and assist patients as needed.
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper stock levels.
• Operate and maintain automated medication delivery systems and devices.
• Participate in department quality assurance programs and documentation.
• IV admixture preparation training and compliance as required.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be a central figure in our pharmacy, providing essential support to pharmacists in dispensing medications, assisting patients, and ensuring smooth daily operations. You will play a vital role in upholding medication safety, patient satisfaction, and efficient workflow. Every day, you will expertly process prescriptions, meticulously enter patient information, accurately count, pour, and label medications, and manage inventory, ensuring adherence to strict regulations and policies. You will also assist patients, answer questions within your scope, manage prescriber communication, and maintain a clean environment, providing compassionate and efficient service. To be successful in this role, you will combine a strong understanding of pharmaceutical terminology, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent communication and customer service skills. You will demonstrate a proactive approach, a commitment to accuracy, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment dedicated to delivering safe, patient-centered care.

• Prepares, distributes and delivers medications in accordance with CSH policies and procedures, The Joint Commission requirements, and Department of Health regulations.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks in support of the day to day operations of the department.
• Maintains proper medication and supply stock levels
• Operates and maintains automated medication delivery systems and devices.
• Participates in department quality assurance programs and maintains appropriate quality assurance documentation.
• Trained and certified in IV admixture preparation including all regulatory and compliance requirements with required training and documentation. This may include preparation and handling of hazardous / chemotherapy medication if applicable.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate, upon hire or
• High School GED, upon hire and
• 6 months compounding of IV medication
• Pharmacy Technician: KY, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.