Pharmacy Tech
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Job Description
Overview
Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Mental Health resources for you and your family
Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
Adoption Assistance
Voluntary Protection: Accident Critical Illness Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Free Premium Membership to with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
Employer Discounts
Relocation Assistance*
Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7500*
Sign-on Bonuses up to $25000*
Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24000*
*for eligible hires and positions
Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph Hospital.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Performs the manual technical tasks involved with the proper storage distribution packaging and labeling of drugs associated record keeping and patient charging systems. Works under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Follows proper procedures for the operation of equipment and use of supplies. Maintains and coordinates systems to ensure that pharmacy operations run efficiently on a day-to-day basis.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Assists pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to include (but not limited to):
- Preparing filling and distributing medication
- Screening phone calls/orders and alerting the pharmacist to patient-specific data
- Prepares labels with medication name strength lot number and expiration date.
- Performs monthly patient care area inspections and reports as assigned by the manager.
- Completes charges/credits daily for billing.
- Maintains the various work areas of the department and equipment/utensils in a neat clean and orderly appearance.
- Restocks special care stock supplies (i.e. emergency drugs to crash carts and heart carts) under pharmacist supervision.
- Performs duties in documented accordance with requirements of all regulatory and governing bodies. Mandatory education from a system and department level is completed.
- Safe handling/disposal / packaging for Transport of Pharmaceutical Waste/ Hazardous Materials/Bio- Hazardous Regulated Medical Waste. 1) Completes the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) and Hazardous Waste education during employee orientation. 2) Tri annually education for the D.O.T training. 3) is knowledgeable of the process for identifying the proper waste stream and uses the appropriate container to dispose of waste. 4) Knowledgeable regarding the process to contact the emergency response coordinator for hazardous waste/pharmaceutical release/spill clean-up.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
High school/GED
Required Licensure and Certifications
- PHARMTECH:KY or PHRMINTERN:KY;
Required Minimum Knowledge Skills Abilities and Training
Knowledge of the standards techniques and tools relating to pharmaceutical patient care.
Knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical patient care.
Knowledge of the standards procedures and tools relating to an automated medication distribution system.
Ability to mix oral powders and compounded drugs and to prepare intravenous admixture and other parental drugs.
Ability to understand and use/apply I.V. admixture automated distribution systems outpatient services and decentralized pharmacy services.
Knowledge of mathematical functions including addition subtraction multiplication basic algebra and calculations.
Knowledge of the sources and availability of medications bio-technology products pharmaceutical supplies and equipment and related items.
Ability to understand and apply standards procedures and techniques to the work assignment.
Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely and effective manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management understand how to complete job tasks communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary understand and follow safety guidelines and organizational policies.
Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/ software at an acceptable level.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
Employment Type
Unclear
