Pharmacy Tech III
About The Position
The outpatient pharmacy provides pharmaceutical infusion services to specialized patient populations across the continuum of care. The infusion pharmacy supports multidisciplinary care at Baptist Health through services including medication-order verification, drug distribution, sterile product preparation, hazardous drug distribution, and use of automated dispensing cabinets. The Pharmacy Technician III is a certified pharmacy technician who supports pharmacy services by assembling and participating in medication distribution. Under the direct supervision of professional staff, the technician assists with ordering, receiving, storing, distributing, and monitoring medication use. The role requires knowledge of USP 797 and sterile compounding. Other duties may be assigned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
Requirements
- Nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification or a Pharmacy Intern license.
- Six months of hospital pharmacy experience.
- Registration with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy for Kentucky hospitals: new registrants must register within 30 days of hire; previously registered applicants must have registration upon hire.
- Registration with the Indiana Board of Pharmacy for Indiana hospitals: new registrants must register within 30 days of hire; previously registered applicants must have registration upon hire.
- Knowledge of USP 797 and sterile compounding.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols and maintain a safe, clean pharmacy and neat, orderly work area.
- Fill stock, inpatient, and outpatient orders within state and federal laws for checking by a pharmacist or, when state laws and regulations allow, a nationally certified pharmacy technician.
- Package and label medications according to department guidelines and prepare unit-of-use medication when appropriate.
- Perform station inspections for assigned areas; order, receive, and stock medications; fill automation restocking reports; and restock units, carts, and cabinets.
- Perform necessary calculations accurately.
- Support cost containment for compounded sterile products by minimizing expirations, suggesting alternative products, and identifying alternatives to accommodate drug shortages.
Benefits
- Health, vision, dental, and pet insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company-paid maternity and paternity leave
- Five days of paid time off available upon hire
- Bereavement leave, including for pets
- PTO sell-back program
- Compassionate leave sharing program (PTO donation)
- Employee Support Fund for employees needing emergency financial support
- Retirement plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
