BHS·Richmond, Kentucky
Supports pharmacy services by assembling and distributing medications while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Responsibilities include managing stock, performing sterile compounding, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician III
Full time (40 hours) - 1st Shift
Pharmacy technician III is a certified pharmacy technician position who supports pharmacy services by assembling and participating in the distribution of medications. Must have certification by a nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification board. This position will assist the department’s professional staff, under direct supervision, in numerous aspects of ordering, receiving, storage, distribution, and monitoring medication use. This position will also require knowledge of USP 797 and sterile compounding.
He/she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.
Adheres to infection control policies and protocols and maintains a safe and clean pharmacy, while also maintaining a neat and orderly work area.
Fills stock orders, inpatient and outpatient orders within state and federal laws for checking by a pharmacist or nationally certified pharmacy technician when applicable by state laws and regulations.
Packages and labels all medication per department guidelines; prepares unit of use medication when appropriate.
Performs station inspections for assigned areas, orders needed medications, checks in and stocks ordered medications, fills stocking reports from automation to restock units, cart fill, and cabinet restocking.
Performs necessary calculations accurately.
Works on cost containment of compounded sterile products by minimizing expirations, providing alternative product suggestions, and providing alternatives to accommodate drug shortages.
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.
Market context
Pharmacy roles in Kentucky are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can start with the required education and quickly meet state registration expectations. Experience with Epic EMR, pharmacy technician certification, and third-party billing can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page, then confirm your Kentucky Board of Pharmacy registration plan and highlight any relevant systems or billing experience in your materials.
