Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, dispensing, inventory management, and pharmacy operations in a hospital setting. Working under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy leadership, the Pharmacy Technician helps ensure medications are processed accurately, efficiently, and safely. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, attention to detail, and quality pharmaceutical care. The Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists and the healthcare team by managing medication workflows, maintaining records and inventory, assisting with outpatient prescription processing, using pharmacy technology, handling hazardous medications safely, and communicating professionally with patients and colleagues. The role also participates in quality improvement, staff education, and professional development activities.
Requirements
- Pharmacy Technician licensure or registration in accordance with applicable state requirements.
- Pharmacy technician training through an accredited program, employer training, or relevant on-the-job experience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.
- Effective communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Familiarity with computers, pharmacy systems, and related business technology.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and manage competing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), registered pharmacy technician, or pharmacy intern status, as applicable.
- Experience with automated dispensing systems, medication inventory, prescription billing, insurance processing, or prior authorizations.
- Experience handling hazardous medications.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, process, and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision and in accordance with established procedures.
- Replenish automated medication dispensing systems accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain appropriate medication inventory levels and monitor expiration dates.
- Remove expired medications and maintain proper inventory storage and handling procedures.
- Assist with medication purchasing through approved wholesalers, supporting contract compliance and cost-effective inventory management.
- Process outpatient prescription billing, insurance claims, refill requests, and prior authorizations.
- Maintain accurate medication records and complete required documentation.
- Assist pharmacists in supporting safe, effective, and high-quality pharmaceutical care.
- Handle hazardous medications safely and follow applicable handling procedures.
- Use pharmacy computer systems and related technology for medication processing and recordkeeping.
- Communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, vendors, and other healthcare team members.
- Help patients understand prescription processing and connect them with a pharmacist for medication counseling when appropriate.
- Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable safety requirements.
- Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and professional development activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
