Pharmacy Technician Full Time

Optum; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

CPS, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for The Brook Hospital - KMI and The Brook-Dupont Circle in Kentucky. You will assist under a licensed pharmacist with dispensing, order entry, and inventory.

The role features a 40-hour work week in a hospital environment with modern systems. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and hospital or retail pharmacy experience, plus strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Recent experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy.
• Proven effective communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Process prescription orders accurately in pharmacy systems.
• Assist pharmacists and healthcare providers to support workflow.
• Prepare and compound medications following hospital protocols.
• Process EMR/EHR medication orders with accuracy and urgency.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and nursing units.
• Maintain medication inventory and monitor expiration dates.
• Support medication safety initiatives and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Omnicell

HCS order entry

CPOE/EMAR

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Pharmacy Technician Full Time (2381719)

Pharmacy Technician Full Time - 2381719

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you’ll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a full time, nonexempt Pharmacy Technician withOptum/CPSat The Brook Hospital - KMI,and The Brook-Dupont Circle, you will assist in various pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Your responsibilities will include preparing, delivering, and restocking medications;procuring drugs; and billing. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.

Schedule:

This position will be scheduled 40 hours per week

About the Facility:

The Brook Hospital - KMI is a 98 bed, Joint Commission accredited facility that offers psychiatric and substance abuse treatment for adolescents ages 5-17, adults and seniors. Adolescent services include Psychiatric Inpatient, Extended Care Inpatient, Substance Use Treatment & Recovery Rehabilitation (STAR), Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Dual Diagnosis Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Psychiatric Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Substance Use Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient (IOP). Adult services Psychiatric Inpatient, Substance Use Inpatient,Substance Use Rehabilitation, Transitional Residential Living House for Men (TL House) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ETC).

The Dupont location is all adult admissions

About the Pharmacy:

The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday from 7:30AM to 4:00PM. The pharmacy utilizes Omnicell automated cabinets, HCS pharmacy order entry services, CPOE and EMAR.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Process prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems
• Assist pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow efficiency
• Prepare and compound medications (including IV admixtures and sterile products) following hospital protocols and USP standards
• Process medication orders from electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) with accuracy and urgency
• Deliver medications to patient care areas, including automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and nursing units
• Maintain medication inventory by restocking, tracking controlled substances, and monitoring expiration dates
• Support medication safety initiatives, including double-checks, labeling, and documentation

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Recent experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy
• Proven effective communication skills, verbal and written

Preferred Qualification:

• Behavioral Health experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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