What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Pharmacy Technician, Weekends position at Norton Healthcare?
Responsibilities
This is a WOW (Work on Weekends) position. Schedules for WOW employees include every weekend (Nights - Friday & Saturday, Days - Saturday & Sunday). Employees in designated WOW positions earn premium pay in addition to their competitive hourly rates and shift differential.
When you are an employee at Norton Healthcare, you will find real meaning and purpose in your work. Because of the care we provide, more people choose Norton Healthcare for their health care needs than any other system in the community. Discover a rewarding career as a Certified Pharmacy Technician designed with you in mind in our in-patient and retail pharmacies across the system.
Responsibilities:
- Supports & assists the Pharmacist in the medication use process by providing safe and efficient medication management & patient care to patients (neonate to geriatric), physicians, employees, and the public.
- Requires following appropriate guidelines under the supervision of the pharmacist for medication preparation and distribution.
- Functions in an environment which requires teamwork and flexibility to provide medications to patients.
- Responsibilities include IV admixture, assisting the pharmacist with the dispensing of medications, maintaining medications in unit-based cabinets, taking verbal refill approvals from provider’s offices, insurance verification, working with technology, and deliveries of medications.
As an employee, you will receive competitive compensation and benefits. You also will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well-being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups and volunteer opportunities.
To discuss our Pharmacy Technician opportunities, please apply to this posting or contact us at recruitment@nortonhealthcare.org.
Qualifications
Required:
- Active National Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
AND one of:
- Pharmacy Technician (PHT), KY OR Pharmacy Intern (PHI), KY o You can register for either licensure by clicking here: Kentucky Board of Pharmacy.
Desired:
- 1 year experience working in pharmacy.
- High School Diploma or GE