Pharmacy Technician: Precision Meds & Patient Care

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications, assisting patients, and maintaining smooth daily operations in a busy hospital pharmacy.

You will process prescriptions, enter patient information, accurately count, pour and label medications, manage inventory, and ensure adherence to safety policies while delivering compassionate, patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed/registered Pharmacy Technician in Kentucky (KY) upon hire.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing prescriptions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills for interacting with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a pharmacy technician in accordance with policies for preparation and distribution of medications.
• Restock medication dispensing cabinets and fill first doses as needed.
• Process medications at patient discharge and transfer.
• Assist in narcotic distribution and support discrepancy resolution.
• Deliver patient-specific medications and ensure accurate labeling.
• Handle credits and restock returns.

Skills

Pharmaceutical terminology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

High School GED

KY Pharmacy Technician license/certification

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications, assisting patients, and maintaining smooth daily operations in a busy hospital pharmacy.

You will process prescriptions, enter patient information, accurately count, pour and label medications, manage inventory, and ensure adherence to safety policies while delivering compassionate, patient-centered service.