Pharmacy Technician - Surgery Center

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system as a Pharmacy Technician in our Surgery Center, where your role will involve assisting pharmacists with clerical duties and medication dispensing. Located in scenic Covington, LA, this position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth in a community-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Requires State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician or Intern License.
• Must obtain 10 ACPE approved education hours annually.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in medication dispensing and clerical functions.
• Maintain records and ensure order entry accuracy.
• Work in a rotating shift environment.

Skills

Clerical skills

Recordkeeping

Order entry

Medication dispensing

Good physical health

Education

High School education or equivalent

State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB or ExCPT examination completion

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At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: M-F Rotating Shifts between 6:00 am- 4:30 pm

Summary of the Job:

Assists the pharmacist in the clerical, recordkeeping, order entry, and medication dispensing functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School education or equivalent. State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician License or State of Louisiana Pharmacy Intern License or State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician Candidate License with successful completion of the PTCB or ExCPT examination. Obtain at least 10 ACPE approved education hours per year.

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

Constant (67%-100%) - reaching, talking, hearing, seeing

Frequently (34%-66%) - carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, handling/feeling

Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, balancing

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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