Pharmacy Technician

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications, assisting patients, and maintaining smooth daily operations in a busy hospital pharmacy.

You will process prescriptions, enter patient information, accurately count, pour and label medications, manage inventory, and ensure adherence to safety policies while delivering compassionate, patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed/registered Pharmacy Technician in Kentucky (KY) upon hire.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing prescriptions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills for interacting with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a pharmacy technician in accordance with policies for preparation and distribution of medications.
• Restock medication dispensing cabinets and fill first doses as needed.
• Process medications at patient discharge and transfer.
• Assist in narcotic distribution and support discrepancy resolution.
• Deliver patient-specific medications and ensure accurate labeling.
• Handle credits and restock returns.

Skills

Pharmaceutical terminology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

High School GED

KY Pharmacy Technician license/certification

Job description

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. Saint Joseph 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.

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.

• Perform all duties of a pharmacy technician in accordance with established policies and procedures related to the preparation and distribution of medication
• Perform duties required to restock medication dispensing cabinets and fill first doses
• Perform duties required in processing medications at patient discharge and transfer
• Perform duties required for narcotic distribution and assist in discrepancy resolution
• Perform duties required for patient specific medication delivery
• Process credits and restock returns

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate, upon hire or
• High School GED, upon hire and
• Pharmacy Technician: KY, upon hire