About this role
Supports safe, timely, and accurate medication distribution under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Prepares patient drug orders, restocks medications and automated dispensing cabinets, manages returns, and assists with inventory and order processing in accordance with hospital policies and state regulations.
Essential Functions- Prepare and label patient drug orders as directed by the pharmacist.
- Deliver medications to medication rooms and nursing stations, as appropriate.
- Review anticipated admissions and medication administration records (MAR) to plan deliveries to automated dispensing machines.
- Restock usable medications/IVs returned to the pharmacy; file medication orders per department procedure.
- Replenish automated medication dispensing machines and document activities per policy.
- Communicate stock utilization and ordering needs; assist with ordering inventory and supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Adheres to safety, security, and controlled substance handling procedures. Maintains accurate documentation and supports medication-use quality and compliance initiatives. Works collaboratively with pharmacists, nursing, and materials management to ensure medication availability and timely patient care.
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEducation: High school diploma or GED.
Registration: Registered as a pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy as required by state regulations.
Certification: Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by state regulations.
Skills: Accuracy and attention to detail; ability to follow written/verbal instructions; familiarity with automated dispensing systems and inventory workflows; dependable communication and teamwork; basic computer proficiency.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
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About Lifepoint Health
Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas is a system of hospitals located across Middle Tennessee with a vision of transforming healthcare by improving health outcomes, enhancing the patient experience, and improving access and convenience. Visit one of our critical access hospitals in your community offering an extensive range of in-patient, outpatient and emergency services for adults and children.
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555 Hartsville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066
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500 Church Street
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What you'll do
- The Pharmacy Technician supports safe and accurate medication distribution under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Responsibilities include preparing patient drug orders, restocking medications, and assisting with inventory management.
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