Pharmacy Technician - Oklahoma Children's Hospital

OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs tasks involved in the preparation and distribution of medications checked by a licensed Pharmacist. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate and timely medication delivery within the hospital setting.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (D.Ph.) degree required.
• Licensure as a Pharmacist by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Applicants without an active Oklahoma Pharmacist License must obtain licensure within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of general science and math.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Must have good interpersonal skills for developing effective working relationships with staff and coworkers.
• Good computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist (for Level 2)
• At least 5 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist (for Level 3)
• Preceptor certification through the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy required within 18 months of hire (for Level 2 and Level 3)

Responsibilities

• Subsequent to verified order entry by a Doctor of Pharmacy, places properly packaged medication in labeled containers to be verified by a Doctor of Pharmacy
• Transports completed medication order to designated pick-up site as needed
• Refills patient medication cassettes
• Participates in restocking of automated dispensing machines subject to verification by D.Ph and files reports as needed
• Prepares IV admixtures and documents work
• Delivers IV fluids to patient care areas and retrieves unused/unneeded IV fluids for return to pharmacy unit
• Fills request for floor stock medications and documents completion of order
• Assists with keeping log of medications and supplies that need to be reordered
• Participates in debit/credit routines for pharmacy charges to help ensure the patient receives a timely and accurate bill
• Assists in receiving, checking in and shelving of medications when received from vendors
• Assists in the stock replenishment of decentralized/satellite pharmacy units as requested
• Rotates stock as needed to reduce outdating
• Maintains IV room/preparation area stock of IV base fluids and additives
• Rotates stock consistently so as to avoid outdating
• Files patient specific physician orders
• Prepares verification of use forms, drug supply and maintains PC-based inventory database for Controlled Dangerous Substances
• Participates in daily physical count and reports unreconciled pharmacy stock discrepancies to the Pharmacy Supervisor or Director immediately
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level