Pharmacy Technician, Clinic Pharmacy Main, Days, Full-time

Harrison Memorial Hospital; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K/403b Plan

Job summary

Harrison Memorial Hospital in Kentucky is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to process filing, handle prescriptions, and support pharmacists with dispensing medications. The role includes inventory management and customer service with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will be registered by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy, complete the national certification within a year, and have strong clerical skills. This is a full-time position reporting to the Department Manager.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills required.
• Familiarity with filing and clerical work.
• Computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient name, date of birth, prescriber, and address for the prescription.
• Obtains drug name or RX number for refills.
• Enters information into the computer to generate prescription labels.
• Retrieves medication from stock.
• Counts tablets/capsules or pours liquids in quantities.
• Places medications in containers and affixes labels.
• Assists pharmacists in preparing and reconstituting medications.
• Answers/directs calls to the pharmacists.
• Enters information for processing electronic claims with insurers.
• Assists in re-ordering items for prescription and OTC departments.
• Manages inventory and restocking.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Computer experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Company Description

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.

A Growing Network of Care

HMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including:

• Harrison Memorial Hospital - A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach.
• Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) - Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.
• EMS Office - A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most.
• KidTown Daycare - A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families.
• Specialty Clinics - Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.
• Clinic Pharmacy - Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community.

At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.

Job Skills / Requirements

Responsible for processing all filing, accounting, and bookkeeping functions as necessary. Receives new prescriptions from customers for filling. Counts tablets/capsules or pour liquids in appropriate quantities.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Verifies patient name, date of birth, prescriber, and address of the person for whom the prescription is to be filled
• Obtains drug name or RX number of the prescription(s) that needs to be refilled from patient.
• Enters appropriate information into the computer to generate labels for the prescription.
• Retrieves appropriate medication from stock.
• Counts tablets/capsules or pour liquids in appropriate quantities
• Place medication(s) in appropriate container(s) and affix prescription labels.
• Assists pharmacists in preparing and reconstituting medications
• Answers/directs telephone calls to the pharmacists.
• Enters appropriate information in system to process electronic third-party claims for payment by insurance companies for prescriptions.
• Assist pharmacists by re-ordering items for both prescription and over-the-counter departments, ordering new, short and back-ordered items as needed.
• Manage appropriate inventory.
• Restocking and reordering supplies as necessary.

Role Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Licensure and Certifications – Post Hire

• Registered by Kentucky Board of Pharmacy
• Must successfully complete the National Certification Examinations administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, and the Certification issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board must be current and on display in Pharmacy within 1 year of hire date.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer experience is preferred and must be familiar with filing and performing clerical work.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Education, Licensure and Certifications

• Prior pharmacy tech experience

Education Requirements (All)

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT

Certification Requirements (All)

• Certified Pharmacy Technician within 1 year of hire
• Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of Kentucky

Additional Information / Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K/403b Plan

This job reports to the Department Manager

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, Monday-Friday with weekend rotation.