Pharmacy Technician I

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama seeks a Pharmacy Technician I to support the medication-use process at Baptist Medical Center East. The technician assists the Pharmacist with preparation and dispensing, while managing inventory and insurance claims. Additional duties may be assigned within scope.

Qualifications include a High School diploma and ALBOP CPhT or PTCB certification within 90 days of hire, with strong teamwork, communication, and computer skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Active ALBOP Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required, or PTCB certification required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medications.
• Handle inventory management of pharmacy products.
• Resolve insurance claims related to dispensing.
• Perform technical tasks in the medication-use process.
• May be assigned additional duties within scope of role.

Skills

MS Office knowledge

Teamwork

Deadline management

Analytical skills

Pharmacy systems

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Overview

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to residents in Montgomery, Autauga, and Elmore counties. For more information, visit the organization’s website.

Summary

The Pharmacy Technician I performs the technical functions involved in the medication-use process. This role assists the Pharmacist in preparing and compounding pharmaceutical products, manages inventory of pharmacy products, and resolves insurance claims as they arise during dispensing. Additional duties within the scope of the role may be assigned.

Education / Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure / Certification

Active ALBOP Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required, or Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) certification required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
• Strong teamwork, organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and proficiency with pharmacy systems and related technology.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations and bring appropriate solutions to complex multifactor scenarios.

Job Details

Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center East

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician I

Job Type: Regular - Full time

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)