Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

• Schedule: Varied; rotating weekends

• Status: Non-exempt; Regular (40 hours/week)

• Focus: Medication preparation and distribution for non-sterile products

Description

Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses non-sterile medications and nutritional products while adhering to cleaning protocols, infection control, and privacy/safety standards. Assists with medicine and supply inventory management and control, including stock levels, pricing accuracy, and required regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound (non-sterile), package, label, and dispense medications and nutritional products

• Maintain a safe medication area by following standards, procedures, and cleaning/infection control policies

• Support controlled substance delivery procedures

• Assist with inventory management and inventory accuracy (including pricing checks)

• Complete required regulatory documentation

• Provide timely pharmaceutical support to the patient’s plan of care using clinical skills and sound judgment

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program OR met Board of Pharmacy requirements for registration

• Registered/Certified Pharmacy Technician credential (PHRMTECHR or PHARMC or TCH)

• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, and pharmacy laws/regulations

• Basic working knowledge of legal/accreditation standards (NABP, The Joint Commission, Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA, USP)

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (eligible positions)

• Pay range: $34.88 to $48.83 per hour

• Equal opportunity employer