Pharmacy Technician - Employee Pharmacy

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Job Summary: Performs many pharmacy-related functions under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and may perform administrative functions of the Retail Pharmacy. Assists the Retail Pharmacy Pharmacist in the clerical, recordkeeping, order entry, and medication dispensing functions. Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician License or State of Louisiana Pharmacy Intern License or State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician Candidate License with successful completion of the PTCB examination. Obtain at least 10 ACPE approved education hours per year. Physical Demands: Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise. Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - reaching, talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, handling/feeling Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, balancing EMPLOYMENT Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found b y clicking here , before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.