Pharmacy Tech

Pharmacy Tech

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.

Assists pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to include (but not limited to):

1. Preparing, filling and distributing medication
2. Screening phone calls/orders and alerting the pharmacist to patient-specific data
3. Prepares labels with medication name, strength, lot number and expiration date.
4. Performs monthly patient care area inspections and reports as assigned by the manager.
5. Completes charges/credits daily for billing.
6. Maintains the various work areas of the department and equipment/utensils in a neat, clean, and orderly appearance.
7. Restocks special care stock supplies (i.e. emergency drugs to crash carts and heart carts) under pharmacist supervision.
8. Performs duties in documented accordance with requirements of all regulatory and governing bodies. Mandatory education from a system and department level is completed.
9. Safe handling/disposal / packaging for Transport of Pharmaceutical Waste/ Hazardous Materials/Bio- Hazardous Regulated Medical Waste. Completes the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) and Hazardous Waste education during employee orientation. Tri annually education for the D.O.T training. Is knowledgeable of the process for identifying the proper waste stream and uses the appropriate container to dispose of waste. Knowledgeable regarding the process to contact the emergency response coordinator for hazardous waste/pharmaceutical release/spill clean-up.
10. Other duties as assigned by management.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience: High school/GED

Required Licensure and Certifications: PHARMTECH:KY or PHRMINTERN:KY

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training: Knowledge of the standards, techniques and tools relating to pharmaceutical patient care. Knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical patient care. Knowledge of the standards, procedures and tools relating to an automated medication distribution system. Ability to mix oral powders and compounded drugs and to prepare intravenous admixture and other parental drugs. Ability to understand and use/apply I.V. admixture, automated distribution systems, outpatient services and decentralized pharmacy services. Knowledge of mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, basic algebra and calculations. Knowledge of the sources and availability of medications, bio-technology products, pharmaceutical supplies and equipment and related items. Ability to understand and apply standards, procedures and techniques to the work assignment. Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely and effective manner. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position. 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: Previous Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.

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 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.

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit