Pharmacy Technician

Owensboro Health•Leitchfield, KY

15d

About The Position

Provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance, and support for the registered pharmacist in the inpatient pharmacy at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center. This is a per diem/PRN position with 0.0 FTE, defined as less than 40 hours per pay period. Work hours are 0700–1730, and weekend work is required as needed. The technician processes prescriptions and refill requests, orders and maintains inventory, and may communicate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients in person or by telephone. The role may include entering privileged health information into a computer system; refilling and maintaining automated dispensing systems; performing IV fluid and admixture activities, including IV chemotherapy; distributing and maintaining operating-room trays and anesthesia boxes; performing narcotic technician functions; medication reconciliation; and meds-to-beds services. The position requires critical thinking and decisive judgment. The technician works under minimal supervision and must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The role supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests, and requires compliance with organizational policies and procedures and a commitment to safety and high reliability. Hazardous drug exposure is classified as high risk. Duties may vary by department, and related responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

No work experience is required upon hire.
Registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of Kentucky is required upon hire.
Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National HealthCareer Association (NHA) is required within six months of employment in this position.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or higher is preferred.
Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Board of Pharmacy Technician Specialties (BPTS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Process prescriptions and patient requests for refills.
Order and maintain inventory.
Communicate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients in person or by telephone as needed.
Enter privileged health information into the computer system.
Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems as applicable.
Perform IV fluid activities and IV admixture functions, including IV chemotherapy, as applicable.
Distribute and maintain operating-room trays and anesthesia boxes as applicable.
Perform narcotic technician functions as applicable.
Perform medication reconciliation as applicable.
Perform meds-to-beds services as applicable.
Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests.
Follow organizational policies and procedures and perform work consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.