Pharmacy Technician I

Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System in Liberty, MO is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I for the overnight, inpatient setting. This full-time night shift role supports accurate medication filling and record keeping under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

You will handle dispensing, inventory, ADS automation, and patient service with a focus on safety and compliance. No prior experience is required; High School diploma or GED preferred, with CPhT certification required by first board renewal depending

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• CPhT certification required by first board renewal (KS/MO per work state).

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications for dispensing with accuracy following procedures and safety protocols.
• Distributes medications and stocks items using ADS machines and maintains inventory accuracy.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory and performs unit inspections and cycle counts.
• Operates pharmacy computer systems and maintains required logs and records.
• Provides courteous, professional service to patients and staff; refers questions to a pharmacist.
• Adheres to medication safety practices and reports discrepancies promptly.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Position Title

Pharmacy Technician I

Nights - Full Time

Position Summary / Career Interest

Join our Liberty Team! This is for a full time overnight Pharmacy Technician opportunity within an Inpatient setting. The Pharmacy Technician I will assist in accurate medication filling and record keeping to ensure timely delivery of medications. All work will completed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Prepares medications for dispensing: Prepares medications for dispensing with accuracy following processes as trained. Follows all established procedures and safety protocols during routine daily workflows. Passes annual sterile compounding competency
• Distributes medications and stock items: Accurately pulls and stocks medications in ADS machines. Ensures accuracy of ADS inventory through outdates, cycle counts, resolution of discrepancies and accurate barcode scanning. Completes / Maintains distribution records as required. Completes automation inspections. Resolves common distribution issues such as jammed label printer, light bar, etc. Performs procedures, such as loading/assigning and unloading/unassigning as trained.
• Maintains Pharmacy Inventory: Restocks pharmacy inventory in appropriate quantities. Ensures appropriate rotation of inventory. Identifies and removes expiring medication from pharmacy inventory. Processes order upon receipt from wholesaler. Completes monthly unit inspections as assigned. Identifies when stock is low and follows order request process.
• Operates pharmacy computer systems: Independently operates organization and pharmacy technology systems following processes as trained.
• Compliance and recordkeeping: Accurately maintains required logs and records following processes as trained.
• Patient Care: Provides courteous, professional service when assisting patients, caregivers, and staff. Directs medication-related or clinical questions to a pharmacist. Accurately gathers and documents information.
• Medication Safety: Practices medication safety basics such as barcode scanning and double-checking labels; promptly reports discrepancies to pharmacists or leaders. Consistently applies safety protocols
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

no previous experience

Preferred Education and Experience

High School Graduate or GED.

Required Licensure and Certification

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Kansas locations: CPhT required by first board renewal (*unless exemption obtained and approved by the Kansas Board of Pharmacy*)

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Missouri locations: none

Pharmacy Technician Registration - State Board of Pharmacy Kansas and/or Missouri - per work state upon Hire

Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing education requirements.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.