Inpatient Pharmacy Tech 3

BJC HealthCare - St. Peters, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

St. Peters, MO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient 3 position at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, in collaboration with Washington University, is designed for certified technicians who are eager to advance their careers in an oncology environment. This role involves working closely with oncology and infusion teams to prepare medications specifically for oncology patients. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in IV, sterile, and non-sterile compounding, as these skills are preferred for this position. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. In this role, the Pharmacy Technician will operate under the direct supervision of a staff pharmacist and will be responsible for providing cross-coverage for multiple technician competencies or responsibilities within a designated focus area. This position serves as a valuable resource within the department, answering questions and assisting in resolving complex issues that may arise. Key responsibilities include preparing medication orders, assisting in the dispensing and transportation of medications, conducting complex sterile and non-sterile compounding, managing inventory, training new staff, utilizing various automated and electronic systems, and maintaining the necessary documentation and records to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards. The technician will also be expected to maintain regulatory cleanliness compliance and support various inventory activities, including storage, ordering, rotating, and ensuring cleanliness of medications. The role requires the technician to assume primary responsibility for specific tasks or areas of specialty, which may include training, system maintenance, workflow management, and process improvement. Additionally, the technician will pursue proficiency in preparing complex sterile compounds and seek out opportunities for advanced skills and additional responsibilities. This position is integral to the pharmacy team and contributes significantly to the overall patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains quality assurance standards and required documentation; maintains regulatory cleanliness compliance.
• Assists in the preparation of medication orders, including workflow management, basic preparation & dispensing, and non-sterile compounding.
• Supports various inventory activities, including inventory storage, ordering, rotating, beyond use dating, and cleanliness.
• Assumes primary responsibility for a specific task, function, or area of specialty, including training, system maintenance, inventory management, workflow, and process improvement.
• Pursues proficiency in the preparation of complex sterile compounds and seeks out other advanced skills and/or additional responsibilities.
• Performs multiple technician responsibilities across the pharmacy or assumes primary responsibility for a focus area, which includes training, system maintenance, inventory management, workflow, process improvement, and proficiency in associated electronic/automated systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5 years of experience in a pharmacy setting
• State Board of Pharmacy Registration
• Pharmacy Technician Certification

Nice-to-haves

• 5-10 years of experience in a pharmacy setting

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance