Pharmacy Technician

Providence Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A detail‑oriented Hospital Pharmacy Technician supporting licensed pharmacists in the preparation, compounding, dispensing, and distribution of medications within a fast‑paced inpatient clinical setting. Plays a critical role in ensuring safe, accurate, and timely medication delivery to patient care units while adhering to hospital policies, medication safety standards, and USP 797/800 guidelines. Proficient in unit dose distribution, sterile and non‑sterile compounding, automated dispensing systems, inventory management, and regulatory compliance, contributing to efficient pharmacy operations and optimal patient care outcomes.

Requirements

Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred
State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations)
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred
340B program experience preferred (if at a 340B facility)

Responsibilities

Prepare, fill, and label inpatient medication orders under pharmacist supervision.
Compound sterile and non‑sterile medications, including IV solutions, using proper aseptic technique.
Stock, load, and maintain automated dispensing cabinets and medication carts throughout the hospital.
Manage inventory: monitor stock levels, check expiration dates, and maintain accurate drug storage compliance.
Prepare emergency trays, crash carts, and specialty kits ensuring readiness for urgent use.
Deliver medications to nursing units and coordinate with nurses and providers on medication needs.
Follow all safety, regulatory, and hospital policies including USP sterile compounding standards and controlled‑substance handling requirements.