Pharmacy Technician III

Summary Job Description: Job Title: Pharmacy Technician III Full time (40 hours) - 1st Shift Job Description: Pharmacy technician III is a certified pharmacy technician position who supports pharmacy services by assembling and participating in the distribution of medications. Must have certification by a nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification board. This position will assist the department’s professional staff, under direct supervision, in numerous aspects of ordering, receiving, storage, distribution, and monitoring medication use. This position will also require knowledge of USP 797 and sterile compounding. He/she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time. Adheres to infection control policies and protocols and maintains a safe and clean pharmacy, while also maintaining a neat and orderly work area. Fills stock orders, inpatient and outpatient orders within state and federal laws for checking by a pharmacist or nationally certified pharmacy technician when applicable by state laws and regulations. Packages and labels all medication per department guidelines; prepares unit of use medication when appropriate. Performs station inspections for assigned areas, orders needed medications, checks in and stocks ordered medications, fills stocking reports from automation to restock units, cart fill, and cabinet restocking. Performs necessary calculations accurately. Works on cost containment of compounded sterile products by minimizing expirations, providing alternative product suggestions, and providing alternatives to accommodate drug shortages. Requirements: Nationally certified as a pharmacy technician. High School Diploma or equivalent 6 months of hospital pharmacy experience and knowledge of aseptic techniques, metric, apothecary weight and measurement conversions, normal drug dosages, routes of administration and dosing schedules. Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE) Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance Life Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Identity Theft Protection Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire Bereavement Leave (includes pets) PTO Sell Back Program Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support Retirement with Company Match Work Experience Education Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr