Certified Pharmacy Tech - Distribution
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting — no sign-up to start.
At a glance
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Job overview
Baptist Health is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Tech - Distribution. The Distribution Pharmacy Technician works in a fast-paced, high-volume facility with large scale automation. This role is accountable for medication fulfillment, distribution, and inventory management under pharmacist supervision. The technician functions in a multi-skilled environment, providing excellent service through high-quality performance that requires teamwork, leadership, and flexibility. They perform all tasks safely, consistent with Baptist Health System policies, federal and state pharmacy regulations, and applicable accrediting body standards.
Key focus areas include Fill inventory replenishment orders for various healthcare affiliates, Perform medication receiving, scanning, repackaging, distribution, order fulfillment, packing, auditing, and shipping, and Perform station inspections for assigned areas, check in and stock ordered medications.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/G.E.D., Registration With Kentucky Board Of Pharmacy, and Nationally Certified As A Pharmacy Technician (PTCB). Important skills include Medication Fulfillment, Distribution, Inventory Management, Collaboration, Leadership, and Adaptability. Preferred (not required): Hospital Pharmacy Experience and Central Pharmacy Experience.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Summary
The Distribution Pharmacy Technician will work in a fast paced, high-volume facility with large scale automation. This role is accountable for medication fulfillment, distribution, and inventory management under pharmacist supervision and functions in a multi-skilled environment providing excellent service through high quality performance which requires the application of teamwork, leadership, and flexibility. The Distribution Pharmacy Technician is required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with Baptist Health System policies, federal and state pharmacy regulations, and applicable accrediting body standards. This position will assist in numerous aspects of ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution.
Job Description:
Baptist Health is looking for a Certified Pharmacy Technician Distribution Specialist to join our team at the Central Pharmacy, LaGrange, KY!
Fills inventory replenishment orders for hospitals, community pharmacies, clinics, outpatient infusion centers and other BH affiliates.
Performs all tasks associated with medication warehouse distribution including but not limited to medication receiving, scanning, medication repackaging, distribution, order fulfillment, packing, auditing, and shipping medications to BH facility affiliates under pharmacist supervision.
Performs station inspections for assigned areas, checks in and stocks ordered medications.
Performs necessary calculations accurately.
Supports the pharmacist in maintaining the security of medications.
Assists in the maintenance of pharmacy automation systems pursuant to state & federal regulations and BH policies and procedures.
Restocks returned medication in a timely manner and assists pharmacy management in monitoring waste to identify areas for potential improvement/cost savings.
Maintains compliance with cold chain and room temperature medication packaging requirements based on seasonal pack-out changes.
Assists in training new staff when assigned.
Implements efficient workflow practices to minimize or avoid product out dates.
Supports and assists with inventory management processes including but not limited to medicationordering, receiving, stocking, restocking, return, and physical inventory management with the help of pharmacy automation.
Reviews received stock from vendors/wholesalers and electronically acknowledges receipt prior to stocking them in the pharmacy. Promptly notifies buyer of any discrepancies.
Maintains proficiency with pharmacy automation technology.
Performs routine medication cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
Scans received inventory to ensure bar code compliance and notifies a supervising pharmacist to ensure EHR/ADC notification of any identified discrepancies.
Completes required training and competency assessments to maintain appropriate knowledge and awareness of job-specific responsibilities in compliance with policies and regulations.
Responsible for professional development and sustaining a working knowledge of applicable federal/state laws and regulations.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency is required.
Previous hospital pharmacy or central pharmacy experience preferred.
If not currently registered, the registration with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy will be required upon hire (only an application and fee).
Nationally Certified as a pharmacy technician (PTCB).
Excellent Benefits Package
Tuition Reimbursement programup to $6,000 annually
40 hours of Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plans with company match
Company paid Basic Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
Health Insurance, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision and much more!
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R26104330
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.