About this role
At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician I assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, maintaining inventory, and supporting day-to-day pharmacy operations. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this entry-level role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant pharmacy service delivery.
Essential Functions
- Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems
- Fills medication carts on a daily basis
- Prepares and restocks prepackaged medications and bulk inventory
- Verifies inventory, receives/stores supplies, and updates inventory records
- Assists in maintaining compliance with pharmacy storage and handling procedures
- Follows procedures for labeling and packaging to ensure accuracy
- Performs clerical duties to support pharmacy operations
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Basic knowledge of pharmacy operations and medications
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to use inventory management and pharmacy software systems
- Able to follow instructions and work under pharmacist supervision
- Demonstrates integrity, attention to detail, and customer service orientation
- Able to stand, move, lift, and bend for extended periods
- Must be able to handle physical and biological exposure typical in a hospital pharmacy environment
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent or
- At least 16 yrs of age and actively working toward high school diploma (which includes dual-enrollment programs)
- Completion of a pharmacy technician training program preferred
Licenses/Certifications
- Current Pharmacy Technician registration required, per state regulations or
- Pharmacy Technician-in-Training, where applicable
Experience
- Entry-level; experience in a healthcare or pharmacy setting preferred
Other facts
About Kindred Healthcare
Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.
Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023.
In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
What you'll do
- The Pharmacy Technician I assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications while maintaining inventory and supporting pharmacy operations. This entry-level role ensures safe and compliant pharmacy service delivery under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Ready to join Kindred Healthcare?
Take the next step in your career journey