Pharmacy Technician Full Time
About The Position
As a full-time, nonexempt Pharmacy Technician with Optum/CPS at The Brook Hospital - KMI and The Brook-Dupont Circle, you will assist with pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Duties include preparing, delivering, and restocking medications; procuring drugs; and billing. Work must follow written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The Brook Hospital - KMI is a 98-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility providing psychiatric and substance abuse treatment to adolescents, adults, and seniors. The Dupont location serves adult admissions. The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and uses Omnicell automated cabinets, HCS pharmacy order entry services, CPOE, and EMAR. The hourly pay range is $16.00 to $29.00, based on full-time employment and factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Kentucky Pharmacy Technician license.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician.
- Recent experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy.
- Proficient computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Behavioral Health experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and dispense medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Accurately process prescription orders, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems.
- Gather information and support workflow efficiency for pharmacists and healthcare providers.
- Prepare and compound medications, including IV admixtures and sterile products, following hospital protocols and USP standards.
- Accurately and promptly process medication orders from electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
- Deliver medications to patient care areas, including automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and nursing units.
- Maintain medication inventory by restocking, tracking controlled substances, and monitoring expiration dates.
- Support medication safety initiatives through double-checks, labeling, and documentation.
- Procure drugs and perform billing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
