Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician II - Certified ensures the safe and efficient preparation, dispensing, and management of medications within the hospital or healthcare facility. The Pharmacy Technician II is also responsible for maintaining accurate records, providing exceptional customer service to patients and staff, and collaborating with pharmacists to optimize patient care.
Essential Functions
- Assists pharmacists in the preparation, compounding, labeling, and dispensing of medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
- Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounded medications using aseptic techniques, adhering to USP guidelines.
- Conducts inventory management activities, including monitoring medication stock levels, ordering supplies, and performing regular inventory audits to prevent shortages or overstock.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of medication dispensing, inventory transactions, and controlled substances in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participates in quality assurance initiatives, including medication storage checks, compliance reviews, and other activities to ensure patient safety and proper pharmacy operations.
- Provides exceptional customer service by addressing questions from patients, nurses, and other healthcare staff about medication availability and pharmacy services.
- Operates and maintains pharmacy equipment, such as automated dispensing systems, ensuring functionality and troubleshooting issues as needed.
- Supports pharmacists in conducting medication reviews, medication history reconciliation, and other clinical activities as required.
- Adheres to all safety protocols and infection control guidelines to maintain a clean and secure pharmacy environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or healthcare setting required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical terminology, medication preparation, and compounding techniques.
- Proficiency in operating pharmacy systems, including automated dispensing machines and inventory management software.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in medication preparation and record-keeping.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, pharmacists, and healthcare staff.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and hospital policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Licenses and Certifications
- LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech in state of employment required or
- PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Skills Required
- 0-2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or healthcare setting
- LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the state of employment
- PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- BCLS - Basic Life Support certification
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, medication preparation, and compounding techniques
- Proficiency with pharmacy systems, automated dispensing machines, and inventory management software
- Accuracy in medication preparation and record-keeping
- Communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
- Knowledge of pharmacy regulatory standards and hospital policies
Community Health Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Community Health Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Community Health Systems.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, mental health resources, wellbeing programs, and chronic-condition support. Feedback suggests insurance coverage is a frequent bright spot even when base-pay sentiment is more muted.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) and, in some cases, pension or profit sharing along with other financial-security benefits. Feedback suggests these options contribute to a perception of solid long-term support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time are included, alongside programs like tuition reimbursement. Feedback suggests the range of leave provisions is a meaningful part of the package.
Community Health Systems Insights
What We Do
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease more than 80 hospitals in 16 states with approximately 15,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
