Certified Pharmacy Tech Job at Community Health Systems, Birmingham, AL

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  • Community Health Systems
  • Birmingham, AL

Job Description

**Certified Pharmacy Tech** **Full-time** As a Certified Pharmacy Tech at **Grandview Medical Center** , you'll join a team and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to providing top quality care to our patients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package which may include **health insurance (medical, dental, vision), and 401(k) with matching.** **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 **Grandview Medical Center** is a 434-bed tertiary care hospital located on Highway 280 in Birmingham, serving patients in the city and surrounding communities. Offering a wide range of specialties-from heart care and labor and delivery to robotic-assisted surgery-the hospital is home to advanced services including a Level III trauma center, certified Chest Pain Center, recognized stroke center, cardiac cath lab, and specialized intensive care units. With a dedicated team of physicians and staff representing all major specialties, Grandview is committed to being a place of healing, caring, and connection for patients and families in the community. Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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