Lead Certified Pharmacy Tech - Central Distribution

@ BHS Baptist Healthcare System
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Lead Certified Pharmacy Tech - Central Distribution

Lagrange, KY
Posted 3 weeks ago

About the job

Baptist Health, based in LaGrange, KY, seeks a Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician for the Central Pharmacy. The role involves dispensing prescriptions, insurance, compounding, inventory, and team leadership to support patient care and pharmacy operations.

Requirements

  • Kentucky Board registration within 30 days
  • National pharmacy technician certification
  • 2 years relevant experience
  • Completion of 340B or Apexus certification within 1 year

Qualifications

  • Pharmacy technician license
  • Knowledge of inventory management
  • Customer service skills
  • Team leadership ability

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Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our team at the Central Pharmacy, LaGrange, KY!
  • Performs all tasks associated with the filling and dispensing of community prescriptions as permitted by state law including but not limited to: computer order entry, updating patient personal and insurance information, filling and labeling prescriptions, and completing transactions at the point of sale.

  • Maintains subject matter expertise with insurance claim adjudication, reject resolution, and copay assistance programs.

  • Performs simple nonsterile compounding per current USP<795> guidelines and as permitted by state law.

  • Oversees prescription courier and mailing processes.

  • Completes and oversees Meds to Beds prescription delivery processes for discharge patients.

  • Ability to prioritize workflow by patient impact and ensure that all assigned tasks are completed at the end of the shift. All identified problems, if they cannot be corrected by the employee, will be reported to the Pharmacist.

  • Performs all functions and duties with the patient at the center, ensuring prompt and friendly service in the Community Pharmacy.

  • Maintains professionalism with communication with patients, caregivers, and inter-disciplinary interactions.

  • Escalates all identified problems or patient complaints, if they cannot be corrected by the employee, to the Pharmacist to ensure timely resolution.

  • Oversees inventory management processes including order review, receiving, restocking, inventory returns, and physical inventory preparation.

  • Completes 340B audits as applicable to location.

  • Completes Pharmacy Technician training and competency assessments.

  • Assists the Community Pharmacy Manager with monthly business reports and maintenance of pharmaceutical contracts.

Minimum Requirements

  • Registration with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days or upon hire as applicable to practice location.

  • Nationally certified as a pharmacy technician.

  • 2 years of job-related experience.

  • 340B University completion or Apexus certification (if applicable) within 1 year.

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.

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