Lead Certified Pharmacy Tech - Central Distribution

BHS•La Grange, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is looking for a Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our team at the Central Pharmacy, LaGrange, KY! This role involves performing all tasks associated with the filling and dispensing of community prescriptions as permitted by state law, including computer order entry, updating patient information, filling and labeling prescriptions, and completing point-of-sale transactions. The position also requires maintaining expertise in insurance claim adjudication, reject resolution, and copay assistance programs. Additionally, the role includes performing simple nonsterile compounding, overseeing prescription courier and mailing processes, and completing Meds to Beds prescription delivery for discharge patients. The Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician must be able to prioritize workflow based on patient impact, ensure tasks are completed by the end of the shift, and report any identified problems to the Pharmacist. A strong focus on patient-centered service, prompt and friendly interactions, and professionalism in communication with patients, caregivers, and inter-disciplinary teams is essential. The role also involves overseeing inventory management, completing 340B audits, and assisting the Community Pharmacy Manager with business reports and pharmaceutical contract maintenance. The company emphasizes a growing family environment focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation.

Requirements

Registration with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days or upon hire as applicable to practice location.
Nationally certified as a pharmacy technician.
2 years of job-related experience.

Nice To Haves

340B University completion or Apexus certification (if applicable) within 1 year.

Responsibilities

Performs all tasks associated with the filling and dispensing of community prescriptions as permitted by state law including but not limited to: computer order entry, updating patient personal and insurance information, filling and labeling prescriptions, and completing transactions at the point of sale.
Maintains subject matter expertise with insurance claim adjudication, reject resolution, and copay assistance programs.
Performs simple nonsterile compounding per current USP<795> guidelines and as permitted by state law.
Oversees prescription courier and mailing processes.
Completes and oversees Meds to Beds prescription delivery processes for discharge patients.
Ability to prioritize workflow by patient impact and ensure that all assigned tasks are completed at the end of the shift.
Performs all functions and duties with the patient at the center, ensuring prompt and friendly service in the Community Pharmacy.
Maintains professionalism with communication with patients, caregivers, and inter-disciplinary interactions.
Escalates all identified problems or patient complaints, if they cannot be corrected by the employee, to the Pharmacist to ensure timely resolution.
Oversees inventory management processes including order review, receiving, restocking, inventory returns, and physical inventory preparation.
Completes 340B audits as applicable to location.
Completes Pharmacy Technician training and competency assessments.
Assists the Community Pharmacy Manager with monthly business reports and maintenance of pharmaceutical contracts.