Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the complex and personalized medication needs of patients.
Every day, you will meticulously process and dispense specialty medication prescriptions, including sterile compounding, along with managing inventory and performing crucial administrative and financial
tasks.You'll expertly communicate with patients regarding their therapy, dosage, and delivery schedules, and assist pharmacists with patient follow-up and clinical documentation.
To excel in this role, you must possess exceptional organizational skills, a strong ability to navigate complex insurance and patient support programs, and an unwavering commitment to patient advocacy.
Under the supervision of a pharmacist, technicians are accountable for:
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Preparing and dispensing prescribed medications for patients.
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Performing compounding of intravenous medications.
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Assisting in managing inventory.
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Performing charging and crediting functions for medications associated with drug distribution processes.
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Performing routine clerical/administrative tasks.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm, weekends and holidays 7:00-3:00pm (four day work week)
Job Requirements
You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.
Required
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High School Diploma or GED equivalent
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Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which you’ll work
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Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing in the state in which you’ll work
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6 months experience compounding of IV medication
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Knowledge:
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Pharmaceutical patient care best practices and regulatory compliance.
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Basic pharmaceutical mathematics and financial functions.
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Strong phone, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Proficiency with office equipment and ability to learn new software/database systems.
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Abilities:
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Prepare and compound various medications, including intravenous admixtures.
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Apply pharmacy standards and procedures, including I.V. admixture and automated systems.
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Communicate effectively in English and establish positive working relationships.
Where You'll Work
St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community, our roots run deep � 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more.
Pay Range
$17.00 - $25.63 /hour