Pharmacy Technician I: Training & Patient Care

King's Daughters; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

King's Daughters in Ashland, KY, is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join the Family Pharmacy team. You will assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications in inpatient and outpatient settings, while supporting inventory and customer service functions.

On-the-job instruction, exposure to multiple pharmacy roles, and preparation for national certification will be provided as part of the role. Requires KY board registration and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Active KY Board of Pharmacy Registration is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area are required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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• Manages inventory, rotates stock, and removes outdated or unused medications.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.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmacy terminology

Medication preparation

Inventory management

Record keeping

Education

Active KY Board of Pharmacy Registration

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training in designated technical area

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinets

Pharmacy software

Job description

King's Daughters in Ashland, KY, is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join the Family Pharmacy team. You will assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications in inpatient and outpatient settings, while supporting inventory and customer service functions.

On-the-job instruction, exposure to multiple pharmacy roles, and preparation for national certification will be provided as part of the role. Requires KY board registration and a high school diploma or equivalent.