Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

• Schedule: Full-time, varied/10-day shift hours, rotating weekends

• Status: Regular, non-exempt

Description

Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution that support safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses non-sterile medications and nutritional products while following standards, cleaning protocols, and infection control policies. Supports medicine and supply inventory management, including stock levels, pricing accuracy, and required regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, repackage, package, label, and dispense medication and nutritional products

• Perform non-sterile repackaging and compounding

• Maintain a safe medication area by adhering to cleaning, infection control, and handling procedures

• Assist with inventory management and control (stock levels, pricing checks, regulatory documentation)

• Provide timely pharmaceutical support aligned to the patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis

• Follow local/state/federal regulations and privacy/safety procedures; may orient other staff

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program OR meet Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHRMTECHR) OR Certified Pharmacy Technician (PHARMC) OR Pharmacy Technician (TCH) certification

• Knowledge of medical terminology, generic/trade names, pharmaceutical calculations, and relevant laws/regulations

• Knowledge of pharmacy practice settings including controlled substance delivery and procedures

• Ability to identify pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols used in prescribing/dispensing/record keeping

• Basic working knowledge of legal and accreditation standards including NABP, Joint Commission, Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA, and USP

• Written and verbal communication skills for sensitive information with diverse audiences

• Time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize within standardized procedures

• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite) and related pharmaceutical technology

• Ability to perform basic inventory management and dosing calculations

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with interruptions

Benefits

Benefits available (details not specified).