Pharmacy Technician Inpatient
Schedule
- PRN Shift
- Day-Weekend
Job Description
Accurately prepares and safely dispenses patient-specific medication doses, ensuring correct drug, dose, dosage form, expiration dating, and barcode scanning.
Operates and troubleshoots medication automation systems, ADCs, and pharmacy software; interprets electronic health records accurately to support safe medication practices.
Maintains inventory integrity by rotating stock, removing expired medications, and ensuring accurate medication counts and documentation.
Identifies, reports, and helps prevent potential medication errors, including look-alike/sound-alike risks, contributing to a culture of safety.
Handles, processes, and disposes of all waste materials, including hazardous substances, in compliance with safety protocols using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), spill kits, and environmental protocols.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary
- Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers
- Ability to follow direction from formal management personnel and work well under direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Ability to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepancies
Education
- High School Grad or Equiv
- Technical/Vocational School (Preferred)
- Completion of a pharmacy technician training program (Preferred)
Licenses And Certifications
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPht) {Required}
- Current, active Sterile Compounding/IV Certification at this time
Work Experience
- Must have inpatient, acute care hospital pharmacy experience
Physical Requirements
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Pay Range
$17.66 - $28.25