Pharmacy Tech III

Baptist Healthcare System•Richmond, KY

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician III is a certified pharmacy technician position supporting outpatient pharmacy services, including pharmaceutical infusion services for specialized patient populations across the continuum of care. The infusion pharmacy contributes to Baptist Health’s multidisciplinary care through medication order verification, drug distribution, sterile product preparation, hazardous drug distribution, and use of automated dispensing cabinets. Under direct supervision, the technician assists professional staff with ordering, receiving, storing, distributing, and monitoring medication use. The role requires knowledge of USP 797 and sterile compounding. The technician must follow infection-control policies, maintain a safe and clean pharmacy and orderly work area, and may perform other duties as assigned or as departmental functions change.

Requirements

National pharmacy technician certification from a nationally recognized certification board, or a Pharmacy Intern license.
Six months of hospital pharmacy experience.
For Kentucky hospitals, registration with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy is required within 30 days of hire for new registrants; previously registered candidates must have registration upon hire.
For Indiana hospitals, registration with the Indiana Board of Pharmacy is required within 30 days of hire for new registrants; previously registered candidates must have registration upon hire.
Knowledge of USP 797 and sterile compounding.

Responsibilities

Assemble and participate in the distribution of medications.
Assist professional staff with ordering, receiving, storage, distribution, and monitoring of medication use under direct supervision.
Fill stock, inpatient, and outpatient orders in accordance with state and federal laws for checking by a pharmacist or, where state law permits, 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 needed medications, receive and stock ordered medications, fill automation stocking reports to restock units, perform cart fills, and restock cabinets.
Perform calculations accurately.
Help contain costs of compounded sterile products by minimizing expirations, suggesting alternative products, and providing alternatives to accommodate drug shortages.
Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols and maintain a safe, clean pharmacy and neat, orderly work area.