Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

Paid Time Off (PTO)401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matchingMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceMental Health resources for you and your familyWellness Program with rewards up to $450Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and developmentAdoption AssistanceVoluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needsEmployer DiscountsRelocation Assistance*Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000*Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*

*for eligible hires

Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here:Saint Joseph Hospital.

Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose

Performs the manual technical tasks involved with the proper storage, distribution, packaging and labeling of drugs, associated record keeping and patient charging systems. Works under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Follows proper procedures for the operation of equipment and use of supplies.  Maintains and coordinates systems to ensure that pharmacy operations run efficiently on a day-to-day basis.

Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesAssists pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to include (but not limited to):Preparing, filling and distributing medicationScreening phone calls/orders and alerting the pharmacist to patient-specific data indicating If working with controlled substances, obtains narcotics from Pyxis vault. Prepares narcotics for rounds and files required paperwork. Participates daily in narcotic audits on the units. Documents on DEA form 222 for ordering Schedule II medicationsIf working with 340BAuditing of prescription data from multiple computer systems at on-site and off-site locationsReconciling invoices from multiple wholesalersProviding feedback and requested information to multiple contract pharmacies, wholesalers, program participantsReview daily reports to validate information used for the programMaintain prescription files and records for the program required time frameKnowledgeable about wholesaler ordering platform and place and receive daily pharmacy ordersIf working as a packager:Pre-packages tablets, capsules and liquids into single-dose units. Prepares labels with medication name, strength, lot number and expiration date.If working with automated dispensing:Loading, refilling, removing, outdating, barcode scanning and inventorying medications and runs reports for automated dispensing cabinetsAdding, removing, inventorying and outdating medications in the carousel systemGeneral maintenance as required on pumps and other devices used in preparing medications for dispensing and assists in resolving equipment failuresIf working in Quality Assurance:Maintains accurate documentation on packaging and compounding logs and sterile compounding area cleaning logsResponds to electronic refrigerator temperature monitoring system in a timely manner and documents response to temperature alertsDocuments unit inspection results accurately and in a timely manner on unit inspection form.Maintains accurate documentation of other activities as requested.If working as Inventory Control:Monitor contract compliance with drug companies and wholesalersOversee completion of annual inventoryMaintaining inventory levels of drugs and other suppliesReplace stock to various Pharmacy exchange carts, anesthesia rays and filling internal requisitions for drugs and supplies to various departments within the hospitalOther duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications

Required Education for Staff Job Levels

High school/GED

Required Licensure and Certifications

PHARMTECH:KY or PHRMINTERN:KY;CPT-PTCB; or CPT-EXCPT; or CPT-NCCT

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies. Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/ software at an acceptable level.

PREFERRED Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years pharmacy experience preferred.