Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Shifts Available: Day Shift: Wednesday - Tuesday (7/on, 7/off)

Employment Type: Full Time 

Hours: 10-hour shift:  9:30a - 7:30p

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL 

 

We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician, sometimes referred to as a Registered Certificated Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Tech (CPhT) or Board-Certified Pharmacy Technician. The Pharmacy Technicians support Pharmacists by preparing and dispensing medications, including sterile IVs, chemotherapy, and unit-dose drugs for patients. They manage medication inventory across patient care areas, maintain automated dispensing systems, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Pharmacy Technicians play a vital role in patient safety by verifying orders, preventing errors, and ensuring timely delivery of critical medications. 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• Prepare and dispense medications including unit-dose, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and operate automated dispensing cabinets 

• Manage inventory across nursing units, crash carts, and automated systems while handling controlled substances and monitoring expirations 

• Enter and verify medication orders in hospital EMR systems to ensure accuracy of dosage, form, route, and frequency 

• Support patient safety by checking labels, assisting with medication reconciliation, delivering medications, and preparing drugs for specialized populations 

• Comply with USP standards, maintain regulatory documentation, and take on specialized roles such as IV compounding, clinical support, or lead technician duties 

Qualifications

• State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous Pharmacy Technician experience, preferred
• Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program, preferred

 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 

• Employer 401K options 

• Tuition reimbursement options  

• Life, disability, and other insurance options 

• Many other amazing benefits 

 

 

 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

  

 

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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