Pharmacy Technician, Acute

Lifepoint Health•Rutherfordton, NC

About The Position

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Pharmacy Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. A Pharmacy Technician who excels in this role: Provides distributive pharmacy services and support for the registered pharmacist, including medication preparation, dispensing support, inventory control, and related clerical tasks. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Requirements

High School diploma preferred.
Licensure/Certifications: Registered with the state Board of Pharmacy preferred; PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred.
Skills: Critical thinking and decisive judgment; able to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.
Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems.
Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand).
Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems.
Fills medication carts daily.
Prepares orders and maintains pharmacy inventory.
Repackages bulk medications as needed.
Compounds sterile and hazardous products per established procedures.
Maintains drug inventory, including purchases, returns, restocking, stock rotation, backorders, recalls, shortages, and loan/borrow processes.
Participates in performance improvement and required education.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

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