Pharmacy Tech Nights

Community Health Systems•Tucson, AZ

19d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician supports safe and effective pharmaceutical care by assisting with medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management. The role helps ensure smooth pharmacy operations by maintaining regulatory compliance, providing customer service, and supporting healthcare professionals in delivering patient care. The technician prepares and dispenses medications—including compounding, labeling, and verifying medication orders—under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role also maintains inventory and records, participates in quality assurance and medication safety activities, helps ensure pharmacy equipment functions properly, collaborates with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, and participates in ongoing training. This is a full-time night position with a schedule of 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., seven days on and seven days off. Regular and reliable attendance and compliance with all policies and standards are required.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical practices, including medication preparation, dispensing, and compounding under supervision.
Understanding of regulatory compliance and safety standards, including HIPAA, OSHA, and state and federal pharmacy laws.
Proficiency in inventory management and timely ordering of medications and supplies.
Ability to operate pharmacy equipment and troubleshoot minor technical issues.
Strong communication skills and ability to provide customer service and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
Attention to detail and organization for accurate labeling, documentation, and compliance activities.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively.
Proficiency with pharmacy-related software and basic computer skills for managing records, orders, and patient information.
LPT (Licensed Pharmacy Tech) in the state of employment or PHAR-C (Certified Pharmacy Tech) required.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and dispensing medications, including compounding, labeling, and verifying medication orders under a licensed pharmacist’s supervision.
Monitor inventory, order supplies, and conduct regular audits to maintain accurate stock levels and medication availability.
Answer questions from patients and healthcare staff about medications and pharmacy services.
Maintain accurate records of medication orders, dispensing activities, and inventory transactions in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
Participate in quality assurance activities, medication storage checks, and compliance with safety standards.
Ensure pharmacy equipment is functioning properly and assist with troubleshooting issues.
Coordinate and communicate with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.
Keep current with pharmacy practices and participate in ongoing training and educational opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.