Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Acute

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the registered pharmacist. This role involves refilling and maintaining automated dispensing systems, filling medication carts daily, preparing orders, and maintaining inventory for the pharmacy department. The technician will also repackage bulk medications. The position requires the ability to read and write basic English to transcribe physician's orders, listen, empathize, and respond to patient and partner needs, work under stressful situations, and possess knowledge of universal precaution and isolation standards, along with basic computer skills.

Requirements

• Proof of current CPhT standing and Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Registration Required.
• Successful completion of the National Certification Examination by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technician (ICPT) required 6 months from date of hire/transfer.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
• Institutional pharmacy or medical experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems.
• Fills medication carts on a daily basis.
• Prepares orders and maintains inventory for the pharmacy department.
• Repackages bulk medications.
• Reads and writes Basic English with the basic skills necessary to transcribe physician’s orders.
• Ability to listen, empathize and respond to patient, family, internal and external partners needs.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Knowledge of universal precaution and isolation standards.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED