Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

**Position Title:** ------------------- Inpatient Pharmacy Technician **Department:** --------------- SCC Pharmacy **Job Description:** -------------------- _**Ask your recruiter about our competitive wages and total rewards package**_! _**This position may be filled as levels II, or III, depending on individual experience, education, certification(s), and business need.**_ **General Description:** The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician role 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. **Essential Responsibilities:** _Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position._  * 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. **General Responsibilities:** * Performs other duties as assigned. **Level II Minimum Qualifications:** **Education:** High school diploma or GED required. **Experience:** At least three (3) years of experience as a pharmacy technician required. **License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:** Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy within 6 weeks of hire. **Level III Minimum Qualifications:** **Education:** Associate’s degree required. **Experience:** At least five (5) years of experience as a pharmacy technician required. **License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:** Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy within 6 weeks of hire. National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**   * 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. **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/oumedicine/login.htmld) **to login.** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------