Pharmacy Technician I, Certified

King's Daughters; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Ashland, Kentucky is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician responsible for preparing and dispensing medications. The role requires a high school diploma, vocational training, and national certification. Essential duties include managing inventories, ensuring compliance, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have up to 2 years of experience in a healthcare environment, with a focus on patient care and quality improvement initiatives. The position involves various physical demands, ensuring a collaborative and effective pharmacy practice.

Qualifications

• Must be nationally certified as a Pharmacy Technician.
• 0-2 years experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques in compounding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile medications under supervision.
• Manage medication inventory and replenish stock as needed.
• Provide customer service to patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Skills

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Compounding Medications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training in pharmacy

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for preparing, compounding, and dispensing sterile and non‑sterile medications in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational protocols. Maintains inventory by ordering, storing, dating, and replenishing medications and supplies, including automated dispensing cabinets. Delivers patient‑specific medication orders efficiently and accurately to assigned areas and provides customer service to patients and healthcare professionals. Assists in training new technicians, interns, and students, and ensures cleanliness and compliance in all work environments. Coordinates with pharmacy, clinical staff, and ambulatory clinics to maximize patient care, monitor medication processes, and support continuous quality improvement.

Essential Functions

• Gathers components, measures ingredients, and compounds sterile and non‑sterile preparations under pharmacist supervision.
• Packages and labels patient‑specific medication doses in compliance with regulations.
• Conducts and supports compliance initiatives.
• Assists in training and validating compounding personnel in aseptic and good manufacturing practices.
• Prepares and participates in the delivery of medication doses, including unit dose transport systems.
• Restocks and replenishes automated dispensing cabinets, including controlled substances and sterile products.
• Manages medication inventory, monitors stock levels, rotates stock, and recycles doses per policy.
• Provides customer service to patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring medication availability and communication during patient transfers.
• Supports the education of trainees, students, and observers in compounding practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area.

Experience Requirement

0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part‑time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician by either PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT).

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• K. Job‑related travel: 1. Never
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Department

Pharmacy

Shift

Flex (United States of America)

Time Type

Full time

Address

2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State

Ashland, Kentucky