**Responsibilities** Performs duties to ensure activities and regulatory tasks occur on a timely basis and meets appropriate/required guidelines; policies and procedures. Maintains and optimizes the automated dispensing systems and temperature monitoring system. When requested, assists the pharmacist in the, filling medication requests, maintaining pharmacy inventory, and may assist in the preparation of IV admixtures. Performs duties in accordance with that of hospital policies and procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines. Responsible for organizing work load as assigned. Displays professional, safe conduct in all interactions. Maintains positive working relationships with staff, other departments, physicians and peers. Displays conduct in support of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Mission & Vision. **Position Responsibilities:** 1. Coordinate the use of the automated drug distribution system for pharmacy such as database management, resetting of par and reorder levels, cabinet optimization, coordinating maintenance, service support liaison and other 2. Coordinate the use of the automated dispensing system and temperature monitoring system to assure proper system operation, alarm monitoring and reporting and other 3. Assist the pharmacist in filling medication orders, prescriptions, and pharmacy stock 4. Accurately prepare medications for the pharmacist to check, when appropriate, including appropriate auxiliary labels, in a timely manner 5. Assure that a pharmacist’s final check and signature documentation of all products has occurred when appropriate prior to their delivery 6. Accurately prepare sterile products in a timely manner, adhering to required aseptic technique at all times 7. Accurately select the appropriate drug product(s) required for the preparation of sterile products and assure that all necessary components are available for final check by the pharmacist 8. May be Responsible for purchasing activities, assisting other areas within the pharmacy as needed. 9. Promotes department-based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. 10. Establishes/maintains effective and respectful communication in all collaborative relationships. 11. Rotates weekend/call responsibilities in a professional and accountable fashion if applicable. **Qualifications** **Education** **Required:** High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) and Direct Pharmacy Technician work experience (which met eligibility requirements for state licensure and/or certification through nationally recognized accredited agency.) OR Completion of a nationally approved, accredited formal Pharmacy Technician training program **Licensure/Certification** **Required:** Licensed Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) *Completion of an ACPE approved 40 hour sterile products course (*Must be completed within 60 days of date of hire &/or transfer into position) **Preferred:** Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) **Experience:** No previous experience required **Preferred:** One (1) year or more experience in an acute care or retail setting **Overview** St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, TX, paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas. With hospitals in Lufkin, Livingston, and San Augustine, St. Luke’s Health provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. Our facility is a collaboration between St. Luke’s Health and a team of specialized physicians focused on General and Interventional Cardiology, Sports Medicine, and Orthopedics, including Total Joint Replacement and Spine Care. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. **We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:** + Health/Dental/Vision Insurance + Flexible spending accounts + Paid Time Off (PTO) + Tuition Assistance for career growth and development + Matching Retirement Programs + Wellness Programs **Pay Range** $13.44 - $18.48 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.