Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I
About The Position
Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution to support safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medications and non-sterile nutritional products. Follows standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection-control policies to maintain a safe medication area. Assists with medicine and supply inventory management, including maintaining adequate stock levels, checking pricing accuracy, and completing required regulatory documentation. Uses sound judgment and clinical skills to provide timely pharmaceutical support to patients’ plans of care based on diagnosis. Adheres to applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety. May perform other department-specific tasks and/or orient other staff. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program, or meeting Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration.
- One of the following credentials: Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHRMTECHR), Certified Pharmacy Technician (PHARMC), or Pharmacy Technician (TCH).
- Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations, and laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of pharmacy practice settings, including controlled-substance delivery and procedures.
- Ability to identify and use pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and medication record keeping.
- Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards, including NABP, TJC, Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA, and USP.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
- General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and applicable pharmaceutical technology.
- Ability to perform basic inventory-management duties and dosage calculations using basic math skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks amid interruptions, and resolve standard problems using established options.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, compound, package, label, and dispense medications and non-sterile nutritional products.
- Repackage and compound nonsterile products.
- Follow medication-area standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection-control policies.
- Assist with medicine and supply inventory management and control, maintain adequate stock levels, check pricing accuracy, and complete required regulatory documentation.
- Provide timely pharmaceutical support to the patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis.
- Comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety.
- May perform other specific department tasks and/or orient other staff.
- Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, and dispose of hazardous drugs as applicable and in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
