Pharmacy Technician II

Alaska Regional Hospital; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support our hospital pharmacy team. The role includes maintaining medication storage, packaging and preparation for dispensing, and assisting with automated dispensing cabinets and inventory management.

The ideal candidate holds a Pharmacy Technician license, is a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 6 months of start, has a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of experience in a pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician License required.
• CPhT must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medication storage and security.
• Interact with hospital personnel in person and by phone.
• Accurately package and prepare medications for dispensing.
• Transport medications and supplies to various areas of the hospital.
• Perform daily Automated Dispensing Cabinet routines.
• Help manage drug supplies cost-effectively and minimize waste.

Education

Pharmacy Technician License

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 6 months of start

High School Diploma or GED

1 year experience in pharmacy

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Pharmacy Technician II

Job Summary and Qualifications

A Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for accurately performing all advanced and basic pharmacy technician functions in a timely manner. In addition, they may be responsible for performing duties associated with ADCs (Automated Dispensing Cabinets) and other specialized duties as assigned by the pharmacy management team. In this role (not limited to):

• You are responsible for maintaining medication storage and security.
• You will interact with hospital personnel both in person and by phone.
• You will accurately package and prepare medications for dispensing.
• You will transport medications and supplies to various areas of the hospital.
• You will perform daily Automated Dispensing Cabinet routines as assigned.
• You will help manage drug supplies in a cost effective manner and identify opportunities to minimize waste.

Qualifications

• (PharmTech) Pharmacy Technician License
• (CPhT) Certified Pharmacy Technician must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• High School Graduate / GED
• One (1) year experience Required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.