Pharmacy Technician I, Certified

SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc.; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire invites applications for a full-time pharmacy trainee role in the department. The position involves hands-on work alongside pharmacists, preparing, dispensing, and delivering medications in inpatient and outpatient settings, while gaining broad exposure to pharmacy functions.

Trainees will participate in inventory management, cabinet replenishment, and patient-facing service. It also prepares individuals for national certification through guided learning and practical experience.

Qualifications

• Active KY Board of Pharmacy Registration.
• High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area.
• 0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area; paid experience required; volunteers not counted.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages, and labels patient-specific medication doses under pharmacist supervision.
• Assists with drug procurement, preparation, and distribution according to regulations.
• Provides customer service to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Ensures timely availability and relocation of medications for patient care units.
• Maintains accurate records for medication preparation, inventory, and billing.
• Processes cash transactions, refunds, and insurance claims following compliance guidelines.
• Manages inventory, rotates stock, and removes outdated or unused medications.
• Performs quality control functions and documents workload activities.
• Supports training and education of trainees, students, and observers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Active KY Board of Pharmacy Registration

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training

Job description

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Summary

Responsible for training and working as a full-time team member within the pharmacy department while receiving on-the-job instruction and hands‑on experience. Assists pharmacists in preparing, distributing, and delivering medications in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Participates in inventory management, replenishes automated dispensing cabinets, and provides customer service to patients and healthcare staff. Gains exposure to diverse pharmacy roles and settings to develop comprehensive technical skills. Prepares for national certification by utilizing provided resources, guided learning, and practical experience.

Essential Functions

• Prepares, packages, and labels patient‑specific medication doses under pharmacist supervision.
• Assists with drug procurement, preparation, and distribution according to regulations.
• Provides customer service to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Ensures timely availability and relocation of medications for patient care units.
• Maintains accurate records for medication preparation, inventory, and billing.
• Processes cash transactions, refunds, and insurance claims following compliance guidelines.
• Manages inventory, rotates stock, and removes outdated or unused medications.
• Performs quality control functions and documents workload activities.
• Supports training and education of trainees, students, and observers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

• Active KY Board of Pharmacy Registration
• 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

• Active KY Board of Pharmacy Registration
• Active KY or OH Board of Pharmacy Registration (applicable to work location)

Working Conditions

1. A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
2. B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
3. C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
4. D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
5. E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
6. F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
7. G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
8. H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
9. I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
10. J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
11. K. Job‑related travel: 1. Never
12. L. Loud noises: 1. Never
13. M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
14. N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
15. O. Radiation: 1. Never
16. P. Burns: 1. Never
17. Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
18. R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
19. S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
20. T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
21. U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
22. 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, and materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A Department: Pharmacy Shift: Flex (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 222 Medical Circle City, State: Morehead, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.