Additional Information About the RoleAre you a certified pharmacy technician ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact on patient care? Join our experienced inpatient pharmacy team at Barnes-Jewish West County, where your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will directly support safe and effective medication delivery.
Schedule:
- Full-time
- 7 days on / 7 days off
- Shifts:
- Weekdays: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Weekends: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Weekend and holidays as they fall on scheduled rotation
In this role you will:
- Refill and maintain automated dispensing machines
- Assist with preparation of compounded sterile products
- Deliver medications safely and accurately to nursing units
National Pharmacy Technician Certification (required)
Pharmacy Technician license (required)
Prior inpatient or hospital pharmacy experience preferred
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital Pharmacy is responsible for the Medication Management of patients by procuring, storing, and distributing medications throughout the hospital. The pharmacy is also involved with many patient safety and quality processes to optimize medication administration.
Preferred QualificationsRole Purpose
The Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient 2, under the direct supervision of a staff pharmacist and according to standard procedures, prepares medication orders, and assists in dispensing & transporting medications. This position also conducts sterile and/or non-sterile compounding, uses various automated/electronic systems and maintains the required documentation & records.
Responsibilities
Maintains quality assurance standards and required documentation; maintains regulatory cleanliness compliance.Assists in the preparation of medication orders, to include workflow management, basic preparation & dispensing, and non-sterile compounding.Uses automated/electronic systems to manage product preparation, inventory, patient records, and regulatory compliance.Supports various inventory activities, to include inventory storage, ordering, rotating, beyond use dating, and cleanliness.Pursues proficiency in compounding sterile preparations and/or other advanced skills.
Minimum Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Experience
<2 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
State Bd Pharm RegistrationPharmacy Tech Certification
Preferred Requirements
Experience
2-5 years
Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 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
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
