Pharmacy Technician 1 PRN Premium

FMOLHS; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Monroe, LA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. The role involves filling routine orders, preparing medications, and interacting with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, state certification, and a successful passing of the National Pharmacy Technician exam. Attention to detail and customer service skills are essential. The position includes day/evening/night shifts with a rotation every other weekend, offering an opportunity to contribute to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze problems and interpret analytical data.
• Successful passing of the National Pharmacy Technician exam.
• High quality care and accurate medication preparation.

Responsibilities

• Understand pharmacy workflow and medication orders.
• Prepare non-sterile compounding and packaging.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas.
• Interact professionally with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Medication preparation

Analytical skills

Education

High School or equivalent

State Pharmacy Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pyxis

DoseEdge

Carousels

Job description

Under close supervision, fills routine orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacy Technician counts, packages and labels unit doses for inspection by pharmacist and fills routine orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• General Duties
  • Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and disposal, interpret medical abbreviations, identify medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, Now), accurately interpret EPIC pharmacy labels, and ensure all work is reviewed by a Pharmacist.
  • Recognize and identify various classifications of medications, names, dosage forms and routes of administration; use available print and online references; appropriately label all dosage forms with auxiliary labels for expiration and storage; troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (failed drawers, inventory, outdates, discrepancies); and utilize technology in the pharmacy including Carousels, DoseEdge, Simplifi, Pyxis, and Prepackaging Systems.
  • Prepare non-sterile compounding and packaging; accurately draw up oral syringes and compound oral suspensions; recognize regulations for repackaging medications and comply with labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging; and be exposed to hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents and reproductive risk agents.
  • Answer phones, assist callers with missing medication, respond to Pyxis stockouts promptly, answer EPIC in‑basket messages, inventory and store supplies, process patient charges (including narcotic charges), and handle credits and returns for medication not used.
  • Exchange emergency carts and complete required documentation, maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas, observe departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and adhere to safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
  • Know laws and regulations related to controlled substances, handle controlled substances securely and complete all required documentation; understand departmental QA processes; participate in committees and educational activities; and use Microsoft Office, fax, copy machines, and other office equipment as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Behavior and Leadership Responsibilities
  • Interact professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals, OLOL team members, and external vendors or surveyors.
  • Coach or train other technicians and pharmacy students.
  • Communicate, demonstrate professional knowledge and technical skill, pursue continuous learning, and exhibit a passion for the mission, vision, and values as outlined in the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder Expectations.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent
• Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems, interpret analytical data, and communicate with an emphasis on customer service; attention to detail for high‑quality care and accurate medication preparation.
• Successful passing of the National Pharmacy Technician exam; State Pharmacy Certification
• Job Identification 44262
• Job Category Clinical_Care
• Locations 309 JACKSON STREET, MONROE, LA, 71201, US
• Job Shift Day/Evening/Night & Every Other Weekend Rotation
• Job Function Pharmacy
• Worker Type Employee
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Requisition Schedule PRN (As Needed)
• Hours of Schedule (e.g. M-F 8a-5p) 6A-10:30P
• Department Hospital Pharmacy-SFMC Main Campus
• FMOLHS Company Code St Francis Medical Center Inc