Cancer Center Pharmacy Technician

Centerpoint Medical Center
Independence, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2024

Weekdays only! 7am-3:30pm/7:30am-4pm.

Do you have the career opportunities as a Pharmacy Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Centerpoint Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Centerpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Pharmacy Technician where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!


The Pharmacy Technician provides functional and clerical support to the pharmacists and ensures that all medications are handled, packaged, prepared and charged according to currently accepted policies and practices. Come join our team of dedicated professionals that is committed to delivering the best patient care.


What you will do in this role:


  • You will fill orders by accurately preparing and packaging medications.
  • You will deliver medications and other pharmacy supplies to the nursing units.
  • You will perform the daily Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) routine as assigned (i.e. restocks, outdates, discrepancy resolution, loading and unloading, etc.) and troubleshoot ADC issues (i.e. orders not coming across, drawer failures, medication jams, communication failures, etc.).
  • You will process medication returns (unused, discontinued or patient discharge).
  • You will monitor pharmacy inventory and notify the manager of products that need to be reordered.
  • You will assist the pharmacists in clinical reviews as assigned (i.e. medication reconciliation, triaging reports, etc.).
  • You will accurately maintain required documentation logs and perform audits (i.e. anesthesia, overrides, etc.) as assigned.


What qualifications You Will Need:


  • High School Graduate or equivalent.
  • Current Technician Registration Certificate from the State Board of Pharmacy acquired within 90 days, or current Intern certificate from the State Board of Pharmacy.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
  • Possess the ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Demonstrated competence surrounding pharmaceutical terminology
  • Effective decision making skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to perform in a high-stress environment

Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285 bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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