What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Tech Specialist position at Catholic Health Initiatives?
Overview
Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky () .
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness () with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work / life balance such as :
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Mental Health resources for you and your family
Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
Adoption Assistance
Voluntary Protection : Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
Employer Discounts
Relocation Assistance
Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500
Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000
Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000
- for eligible hires
Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here : Saint Joseph Hospital () .
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Performs the manual technical tasks involved with the proper storage, distribution, packaging and labeling of drugs, associated record keeping and patient charging systems. Works under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Follows proper procedures for the operation of equipment and use of supplies. Maintains and coordinates systems to ensure that pharmacy operations run efficiently on a day-to-day basis.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Assists pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to include (but not limited to) :
Preparing, filling and distributing medication
Screening phone calls / orders and alerting the pharmacist to patient-specific data indicating
If working with controlled substances, obtains narcotics from Pyxis vault. Prepares narcotics for rounds and files required paperwork. Participates daily in narcotic audits on the units. Documents on DEA form 222 for ordering Schedule II medications
If working with 340B
Auditing of prescription data from multiple computer systems at on-site and off-site locations
Reconciling invoices from multiple wholesalers
Providing feedback and requested information to multiple contract pharmacies, wholesalers, program participants
Review daily reports to validate information used for the program
Maintain prescription files and records for the program required time frame
Knowledgeable about wholesaler ordering platform and place and receive daily pharmacy orders
If working as a packager :
Pre-packages tablets, capsules and liquids into single-dose units. Prepares labels with medication name, strength, lot number and expiration date.
If working with automated dispensing :
Loading, refilling, removing, outdating, barcode scanning and inventorying medications and runs reports for automated dispensing cabinets
Adding, removing, inventorying and outdating medications in the carousel system
General maintenance as required on pumps and other devices used in preparing medications for dispensing and assists in resolving equipment failures
If working in Quality Assurance :
Maintains accurate documentation on packaging and compounding logs and sterile compounding area cleaning logs
Responds to electronic refrigerator temperature monitoring system in a timely manner and documents response to temperature alerts
Documents unit inspection results accurately and in a timely manner on unit inspection form.
Maintains accurate documentation of other activities as requested.
If working as Inventory Control :
Monitor contract compliance with drug companies and wholesalers
Oversee completion of annual inventory
Maintaining inventory levels of drugs and other supplies
Replace stock to various Pharmacy exchange carts, anesthesia rays and filling internal requisitions for drugs and supplies to various departments within the hospital
Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Required Education for Staff Job Levels
High school / GED
Required Licensure and Certifications
PHARMTECH : KY or PHRMINTERN : KY;
CPT-PTCB; or CPT-EXCPT; or CPT-NCCT
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies. Ability to use office equipment and automated systems / applications / software at an acceptable level.
PREFERRED Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years pharmacy experience preferred.
Pay Range
18.74 - $25.77 / hour
We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
Salary : $19 - $26
