Pharmacy Technician: IV Admixtures, Unit Dose & Patient Care

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide distributive pharmacy services under pharmacist supervision. The role includes unit-dose distribution, IV admixture preparation with sterile technique, non-sterile compounding, and inventory management per hospital policies.

The position requires National Pharmacy Technician certification and Kentucky Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of hire, with high school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• National Pharmacy Technician certification is required.
• Registration with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire/placement is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs unit dose drug distribution throughout the facility and handles labeling.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures with sterile technique and accurate math calculations.
• Prepares non-sterile extemporaneous compounds and documents compounding.
• Maintains records of controlled substances.
• Delivers drugs and solutions to patient care units in a timely manner.
• Uses the computer system for debits/credits/reschedules/floor stock/prescriptions.
• Prepares drug orders for outpatient dispensing.
• Manages inventory rotation, PYXIS distribution, and repackaging.
• Communicates with patients across age groups and maintains a neat workspace.
• Follows safety and infection control policies; supports orientation of new staff.

Education

National Pharmacy Technician certification

Registered by Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide distributive pharmacy services under pharmacist supervision. The role includes unit-dose distribution, IV admixture preparation with sterile technique, non-sterile compounding, and inventory management per hospital policies.

The position requires National Pharmacy Technician certification and Kentucky Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of hire, with high school graduate or equivalent preferred.