Pharmacy Technician Academy

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage within 30 days

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Internal mobility and mentorship

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Kentucky offers a Pharmacy Technician Academy Student program as part of the PTA, preparing students to sit the PTCE. You’ll show respect, dignity, and empathy to patients and families in every encounter.

The program includes classroom didactics, practical experiences with certified technicians, and assessments via quizzes and tests. It emphasizes self-study, collaboration, and educator office hours to support exam readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with active work toward certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills essential.
• Ability to work with patients and team members with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in didactic portions of the PTA training.
• Demonstrate skills in practical settings under certified technicians.
• Complete coursework including modules, quizzes, and tests.
• Prepare for the pharmacy technician exam with self-study and office hours.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Written and verbal communication

Empathy and patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Why You'll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We're guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you - personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician Academy Student is enrolled in the St Elizabeth Pharmacy Technician Academy (PTA), a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) training program which prepares students to successfully complete the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

• Attend and participate in didactic portion of classroom training and coursework.
• Demonstrate skills learned and developed in the classroom through training with certified Pharmacy Technicians in various experiential work settings. Observe exam concepts in practice
• Complete assigned coursework including online or written modules, quizzes, and tests. Meets expectations in demonstration of knowledge and skills assessed using these tools.
• Show initiative in preparation for the pharmacy technician exam through use of transition periods for self-study, peer collaboration and accessing educator office hours
• Complete other duties as assigned

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• High School graduate or equivalent GED
• Registered with applicable Board of Pharmacy (or obtain registration no later than 14 days after employment start date)
• Must sit for the PTCB or the NHA Certification exam once eligibility requirements are met (i.e. upon completion of the PTA didactic and experiential curriculum)
• Must be actively working towards national certification and obtained no later than 6 months after completion of the PTA didactic and experiential curriculum

Specialized Knowledge:

• Experience with MS Office and other computer programs
• Organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent written and communication skills

Kind and Length of Experience:

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.