Pharmacy Technician

**Position Title:** ------------------- Pharmacy Technician **Department:** --------------- Pharmacy **Job Description:** -------------------- **General Description:** The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I supports the provision of pharmaceutical care by performing routine, foundational technical tasks related to medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This entry‑level role is designed to develop core inpatient pharmacy skills and support safe, timely medication delivery across inpatient care areas. **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._  **While Awaiting Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Technician Permit** Duties are limited to auxiliary supportive personnel functions, as permitted by Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy rules: * Retrieves prescriptions, medication records, or files as directed. * Performs clerical tasks including data entry, typing labels, and maintaining patient profiles. * Performs secretarial tasks such as answering phones, filing, and basic documentation. * Assists with maintaining a clean, organized, and orderly pharmacy environment. * Participates in inventory support activities including monitoring, pricing, dating, invoicing, stocking, and assisting with purchase order preparation. * Assists with accounting‑related support tasks such as basic recordkeeping, accounts receivable support, third‑party billing, and posting under supervision. **After Receipt of Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Technician Permit** * Prepares, labels, and delivers medications accurately and timely under pharmacist supervision. * Fills automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and unit dose cassettes according to established procedures. * Restocks and maintains crash carts, emergency kits, and medication supplies as assigned. * Performs basic sterile and non‑sterile compounding under supervision and according to USP and departmental standards. * Assists with batch preparation of sterile products as directed. * Maintains cleanliness, organization, and inventory in assigned pharmacy areas, including IV rooms and preparation spaces. * Accurately enters, fills, and documents medication orders in the pharmacy system and electronic medical record. * Assists with receiving, unpacking, checking in, and shelving medications and supplies from vendors. * Assists with maintaining IV room stock of base fluids, additives, and supplies. * Assists with automated dispensing cabinet setup, stocking, and coordination. * Helps maintain logs of medications and supplies requiring reorder. * Assists with stock replenishment of decentralized or satellite pharmacy locations as requested. * Participates in daily physical inventory counts and reports unreconciled discrepancies promptly to pharmacy leadership. * Complies with all regulatory, safety, infection control, and quality standards. * Participates in technician training, onboarding, and competency assessments. * Escalates questions, discrepancies, or safety concerns to pharmacists or senior technicians appropriately. **General Responsibilities:** * Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications:** **Education:** High school diploma or GED required. **Experience:** No experience required. **License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:** Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy or ability to achieve permit within 90 days of employment. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**   * Basic computer and math skills. * Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data and medication handling. * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. * Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and procedures. * Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. * Customer service–oriented mindset. * EMR documentation experience. * Ability to work effectively 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.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------