Certified Pharmacy Tech

Job Summary

The Certified Pharmacy Technician ensures the safe and efficient preparation, dispensing, and management of medications within the hospital or healthcare facility. The Pharmacy Technician II is also responsible for maintaining accurate records, providing exceptional customer service to patients and staff, and collaborating with pharmacists to optimize patient care.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or healthcare setting required
• LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech in state of employment required or PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Essential Functions

• Collects and maintains patient medication history
• Accurately enters or updates medication lists in the electronic medical record
• Accurately takes a complete medication history by communicating appropriately with the patient, family, pharmacies, and PCPs/specialists
• Develops and maintains the Medication Reconciliation structure and task list to assure efficiency and accuracy
• Assists pharmacists in the preparation, compounding, labeling, and dispensing of medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements
• Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounded medications using aseptic techniques, adhering to USP guidelines
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of medication dispensing, inventory transactions, and controlled substances in compliance with regulatory standards
• Supports pharmacists in conducting medication reviews, medication history reconciliation, and other clinical activities as required
• Operates and maintains pharmacy equipment, such as automated dispensing systems, ensuring functionality and troubleshooting issues as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• My Health – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
• My Future – PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement
• My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!