Pharmacy Technician Candidate

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician Candidate to provide technical support in medication preparation and delivery under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include ensuring medication accuracy, responding to customer needs, and conducting quality assurance inspections.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with hospital experience preferred. A Pharmacy Technician certification is required within 12 months of hiring. Join us in providing exceptional care while adhering to strict operating procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent or 2 years of applicable experience.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician required within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Procure, receive, prepare, package, and distribute medications.
• Answer phone calls and triage requests appropriately.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits for compliance.

Skills

Medication preparation

Customer service

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Your job is more than a job. The Pharmacy Technician Candidate provides technical support to pharmacists through medication preparation, delivery of medications, and cartfill exchange. This position performs technical duties in accordance with standard operating procedures and is responsible for ensuring accountability and accuracy. The Pharmacy Technician Candidate works under direct supervision of a Pharmacist who is responsible for the safe and proper distribution and use of drugs for inpatients and outpatients. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Medication Preparation and Delivery: Under direct supervision, procure, receive, prepare, package, distribute, and dispose of medications and pharmaceutical supplies. Prepare unit dose medication, compound oral and intravenous medications. Restock medications and supplies on patient care areas/clinics. Repackage medications into unit dosage forms and maintain appropriate ordering procedures. Ensure product verification and facilitate distribution of medications to maintain product integrity.
• Triaging: Respond to customer needs by answering phone calls, receiving and distributing messages, and triaging requests appropriately. Prioritize important tasks.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections/audits focused on TJC/LBOP requirements, including examination of product and equipment integrity and expiration. Complete logs, including refrigerator/freezer temperature monitoring and required cleaning.
• Training/Education: Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of applicable experience in lieu of education.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Certification Name: Pharmacy Technician Candidate – required within 12 months of hire or before license expires. Issued by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.