Pharmacy Technician Certified- Outpatient

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and health coverage in

Paid time off

Employer retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Mentorship and internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a pharmacy technician to support the Medical Village Pharmacy under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

The role involves medication preparation, dispensing, inventory oversight, and coordination of hospice and offsite services while maintaining patient confidentiality and accurate records. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, PTCB or NHA certification, and state BOP registration, with strong Excel skills and attention to accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent GED.
• PTCB or NHA certification and BOP registration in state where work is performed per state regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Rx calculations.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones in a timely and courteous manner, HIPAA compliant.
• Greet customers who enter the pharmacy and assist with their needs.
• Oversee expiration dates and ensure stock is organized using the 5S method.
• Assist pharmacist in dispensing medications accurately and timely.
• Understand third-party billing and assist with issue resolution.
• Place and check wholesale orders, receive shipments, and stock shelves.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PTCB or NHA certification

BOP registration in state where work is performed

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here. Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 0 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

• 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

Certified tech preferred, will consider experienced qualified tech with expectation of obtaining certification within one year. The technician, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with all state and federal laws, assist with the selection, procurement, storage, preparation, record keeping, and financial reconciliation, and dispensing of all medications dispensed to outpatients through Medical Village Pharmacy. Provide guided oversight and coordination of hospice, 3rd party claims, offsite facilities (Mubea, Aurora Casket, etc.), assist with Discharge Medication Delivery Service prescription filling and/or Specialty Pharmacy. Monitor the inventory and ordering process. They must demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

Answer phone in timely and courteous manner while complying with HIPPA. Immediately greet customers in a warm and friendly manner as they enter the pharmacy and assist with their needs. Solve issues that arise in a timely manner; documenting all relevant information on the patient’s record. Assures stock is in date by overseeing expiration date checking of assigned area as well as clean/organize pharmacy following the 5 “S’s”. (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) Monitor and track hospice prescriptions assuring proper documentation, accountability and adherence to procedure and state law. Assist pharmacist in dispensing of medications in a timely and accurate manner. Understand the intricacies of third- party billing, adjudication and assist the pharmacist or patients is resolving issues in this process. Assist in the ordering and delivery process. Understand and can complete orders from wholesaler, including placing order, receiving order, checking in the order, accounting for variance of items ordered and items received, and putting on shelves using “First In, First Out” method and sound accounting principles. Understand unique programs offered and assist with prescription filling. These include Discharge Medication Delivery Service, Meds to Beds, Social Service prescriptions and other services such as immunizations. Successfully receive, order and dispense offsite business partners’ medication requests. Understand the process used for each business (MD Scripts, Packedge, and or Microsoft Excel Labels.) Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

• High School Graduate or equivalent GED
• PTCB or NHA certification
• BOP Registration in state where work is being performed per state regulations

Specialized Knowledge

• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Customer service skills and reflect the ICARE attitude.
• Understanding of Metric system.
• Typing and computer knowledge including Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of Metric system and Rx calculations.
• Medical terminology
• Know brand and generic medication names for the top 100 drugs as well as drug schedule.
• Must pass written exam with minimum grade of 80%.

DESIRABLE

• Inventory management experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Proficient in multiple languages.
• MTM billing.
• Medicare B billing.
• 340B Purchasing Program knowledge.
• Prescription prior authorization submission experience 3 months retail or specialty pharmacy experience.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt Right Career.

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. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.