Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician role is responsible for performing a wide range of inpatient pharmacy technician duties related to medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and sterile compounding under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role demonstrates increasing independence, supports daily inpatient pharmacy operations, and serves as a resource and mentor to Pharmacy Technician staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least three (3) years of experience as a pharmacy technician required (for Level II).
At least five (5) years of experience as a pharmacy technician required (for Level III).
Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy within 6 weeks of hire.
National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required (for Level III).
Proficient computer and math skills applicable to inpatient pharmacy operations.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply written procedures and policies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Customer service–oriented mindset.
EMR documentation experience.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced inpatient healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree required (for Level III).

Responsibilities

Prepares, labels, and delivers medications accurately and timely under pharmacist supervision.
Independently fills automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), unit dose cassettes, and medication carts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
Performs sterile and non‑sterile compounding, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in accordance with USP 797/800, and departmental standards.
Restocks and maintains crash carts, emergency kits, and decentralized pharmacy locations according to established schedules and documentation requirements.
Accurately enters, fills, and documents medication orders in the pharmacy information system and electronic medical record.
Assists with batch preparation of sterile products and supports workflow in the IV room or other assigned areas.
Maintains cleanliness, organization, and inventory within assigned pharmacy work areas, including IV rooms and satellite locations.
Troubleshoots routine issues with automated dispensing cabinets, barcode scanning, and medication distribution workflows.
Monitors medication inventory levels, expiration dates, and usage trends to prevent shortages or waste, escalating concerns as appropriate.
Assists with receiving, checking in, and shelving medications and supplies from vendors.
Participates in daily physical inventory counts and reports unreconciled discrepancies promptly to pharmacy leadership.
Communicates effectively with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare staff to resolve routine medication‑related issues.
Assists with onboarding and training Pharmacy Technician I staff by demonstrating proper procedures and reinforcing safety and workflow expectations.
Complies with all regulatory, safety, infection control, and quality standards.
Completes annual skills assessments and competency validations.
Performs other duties as assigned.