Pharmacy Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, label, and distribute medications for inpatient units in accordance with physician orders and pharmacy policies
• Absorb and distribute medications to nursing units and automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and perform restocking as required
• Accurately enter medication orders and patient information into the pharmacy information system, as permitted by state law
• Maintain medication inventory, including ordering, receiving, stocking, rotating, and removing expired products
• Perform controlled substance handling, documentation, and inventory in compliance with hospital policy and regulatory requirements
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and security of medications at all times
• Assist with quality assurance activities, audits, and performance improvement initiatives
• Provide excellent customer service to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare staff

Qualifications

• Education & Certification: High school diploma or equivalent required. Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) required or preferred, depending on state and hospital requirements. Active state pharmacy technician registration/licensure required.
• Experience: Previous inpatient hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Experience with sterile compounding and IV preparation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and medication distribution systems. Familiarity with automated dispensing cabinets (e.g., Pyxis, Omnicell). Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain a high level of accuracy. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining attention to detail. Basic computer skills and experience with pharmacy information systems.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the hospital for extended periods. Ability to lift and carry up to 25–50 pounds, as required. Manual dexterity to prepare medications and operate pharmacy equipment.
• Work Environment: Hospital inpatient pharmacy setting. May require rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage.
• Compliance & Safety: Adheres to all hospital policies, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards. Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.