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Pharmacy Tech I

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Overview

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin Livingston and San Augustine St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Performs duties to ensure activities and regulatory tasks occur on a timely basis and meets appropriate/required guidelines; policies and procedures. Maintains and optimizes the automated dispensing systems and temperature monitoring system. When requested, assists the pharmacist in the, filling medication requests, maintaining pharmacy inventory, and may assist in the preparation of IV admixtures. Performs duties in accordance with that of hospital policies and procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines. Responsible for organizing work load as assigned. Displays professional, safe conduct in all interactions. Maintains positive working relationships with staff, other departments, physicians and peers. Displays conduct in support of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Mission & Vision.

Position Responsibilities:

Quality – completes work with accuracy and thoroughness.

Productivity – efficiently utilizes time in accomplishing work.

Customer Focus – lives organizational and departmental service standards.

Reliability – completes tasks assigned; follows up as needed.

Availability – meets attendance standards; is punctual; works when needed.

Decision Making – displays sound judgment; works with minimal supervision.

Initiative – seeks out productive duties in absence of guidance; is a self-starter.

Adheres to Policy – follows CHI St. Luke’s Memorial rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Interpersonal Relationships – cooperates, communicates and works well with others.

Professionalism – represents CHI St. Luke’s Memorial positively in actions and appearance.

May serve in leadership and advisory role as assigned for the pharmacy technician group in areas of work processes and practices, training, schedules, performance standards, continuing education, competency validation, representation at appropriate meetings, and other areas as assigned

Coordinate the use of the automated drug distribution system for pharmacy such as database management, resetting of par and reorder levels, cabinet optimization, coordinating maintenance, service support liaison and other

Coordinate the use of the automated dispensing system and temperature monitoring system to assure proper system operation, alarm monitoring and reporting and other

Assist the pharmacist in filling medication orders, prescriptions, and pharmacy stock

Accurately prepare medications for the pharmacist to check, when appropriate, including appropriate auxiliary labels, in a timely manner

Assure that a pharmacist’s final check and signature documentation of all products has occurred when appropriate prior to their delivery

Attend promptly to the directives of the pharmacist and supervisory personnel

Accurately prepare sterile products in a timely manner, adhering to required aseptic technique at all times

Accurately select the appropriate drug product(s) required for the preparation of sterile products and assure that all necessary components are available for final check by the pharmacist

May be Responsible for purchasing activities, assisting other areas within the pharmacy as needed.

Promotes department-based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Establishes/maintains effective and respectful communication in all collaborative relationships.

Rotates weekend/call responsibilities in a professional and accountable fashion if applicable.

Performs duties in accordance with that of hospital policies and procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.

Accountable for maintaining required certifications.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Level

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) &

Direct Pharmacy Technician work experience (which met eligibility requirements for state licensure and/or certification through nationally recognized accredited agency.) OR

Completion of a nationally approved, accredited formal Pharmacy Technician training program

Licensure/Certification

Minimum

Licensed Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) &BLS certification - through an approved AHA program &

*Completion of an ACPE approved 40 hour sterile products course

(*Must be completed within 60 days of date of hire &/or transfer into position)

Preferred

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Experience

Minimum

No previous experience required

Preferred

One (1) year or more experience in an acute care or retail setting

Average salary estimate

$42500 / YEARLY (est.)

min

max

$35000K

$50000K

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What You Should Know About Pharmacy Tech I, UNAVAILABLE

Are you ready to kickstart your career as a Pharmacy Tech I at St. Luke’s Health-Memorial in beautiful Lufkin? In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of quality health care, contributing to the immense impact we make in East Texas by providing over a quarter of a million patient services annually. You will work closely with an amazing team of pharmacists, assisting in filling medication requests, maintaining pharmacy inventory, and preparing IV admixtures amidst a collaborative, supportive environment. We pride ourselves on being attentive and focused on patient care, so your attention to detail is key! You'll optimize our automated dispensing and temperature monitoring systems to ensure everything runs smoothly. If you’re driven, reliable, and always looking for ways to improve processes, we’d love to see you embrace our mission and values. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience as a pharmacy tech is a plus. Certification from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and BLS certification are required, with a focus on continuous learning and professional growth. Join us, and let’s work together to make health care better for our community while playing a vital role in the pharmacy team!

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Pharmacy Tech I at St. Luke's Health-Memorial?

As a Pharmacy Tech I at St. Luke's Health-Memorial, your primary responsibilities include helping pharmacists fill medication orders, maintaining pharmacy inventory, ensuring proper operation of automated dispensing systems, and preparing sterile products. You will need to adhere to hospital policies and regulatory guidelines, while also promoting a positive workplace culture.