Pharmacy Technician PRN

Centerpoint Medical Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with 100% match on a portion of

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center is hiring a Pharmacy Technician PRN to support pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, delivering to nursing units, and maintaining ADC operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration in a high-volume hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma and active pharmacy technician registration or intern status, with strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure safe patient care.

Qualifications

• The Pharmacy Technician provides functional and clerical support to pharmacists.
• Ensures medications are handled, packaged, prepared and charged according to policies and practices.
• Demonstrates competence with pharmaceutical terminology.
• Maintains accuracy in documentation and audits.
• Exhibits effective decision-making and attention to detail in a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Fill orders by accurately preparing and packaging medications.
• Deliver medications and supplies to nursing units.
• Perform daily ADC routine and troubleshoot ADC issues.
• Process medication returns (unused, discontinued, discharged).
• Monitor inventory and notify manager to reorder products.
• Assist pharmacists in clinical reviews and reconciliations.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, organization,

Team player

Pharmaceutical terminology

Decision-making, attention to detail

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Pharmacy Technician PRN? At Centerpoint Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Pharmacy Technician provides functional and clerical support to the pharmacists and ensures that all medications are handled, packaged, prepared, and charged according to currently accepted policies and practices. Come join our team of dedicated professionals that are committed to delivering the best patient care.

What you will do in this role

• You will fill orders by accurately preparing and packaging medications.
• You will deliver medications and other pharmacy supplies to the nursing units.
• You will perform the daily Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) routine as assigned (i.e. restocks, outdates, discrepancy resolution, loading and unloading, etc.) and troubleshoot ADC issues (i.e. orders not coming across, drawer failures, medication jams, communication failures, etc.).
• You will process medication returns (unused, discontinued, or patient discharge).
• You will monitor pharmacy inventory and notify the manager of products that need to be reordered.
• You will assist the pharmacists in clinical reviews as assigned (i.e. medication reconciliation, triaging reports, etc.).
• You will accurately maintain required documentation logs and perform audits (i.e. anesthesia, overrides, etc.) as assigned.

What qualifications You Will Need

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Current Technician Registration Certificate from the State Board of Pharmacy, or current Intern certificate from the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Possess the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrated competence surrounding pharmaceutical terminology
• Effective decision-making skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform in a high-stress environment

Benefits

Centerpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.

Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

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.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Pharmacy Technician PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.