Pharmacy Technician I: Training & Patient Care

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• Manages inventory, rotates stock, and removes outdated or unused medications.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

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.