Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Our client is seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to join their hospital pharmacy team. This position plays a vital role in supporting pharmacists with medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management to ensure safe and efficient patient care in an inpatient environment.

Schedule: 7-on/7-off, Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)

Note: An Arizona pharmacy technician license is not required , but candidates must hold an active state license elsewhere and have hospital pharmacy technician experience .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and packaging medications for inpatient use.

• Reconstitute sterile medications and prepare IV admixtures under pharmacist supervision.

• Maintain accurate records of medication orders, dispensing activities, and inventory.

• Receive, store, and distribute medications and supplies to inpatient units and field clinics.

• Support the removal and replacement of expired, recalled, or damaged medications.

• Perform monthly station checks to ensure stock accuracy and compliance with safety standards.

• Troubleshoot basic issues with pharmacy automation systems and coordinate vendor support when needed.

• Provide training and orientation to new pharmacy staff and students.

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service while assisting healthcare staff and patients.

• Adhere to all hospital, departmental, and regulatory policies related to safety, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Hospital pharmacy experience required; IV admixture experience preferred.

• Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB or ExCPT) preferred.

• Must hold an active pharmacy technician license in any U.S. state.

• BLS/CPR certification required within 6 months of hire.

• Proficiency with pharmacy management software (RPMS/EHR experience a plus).

• Must pass a background investigation and meet requirements under the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (ICPFVP).

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of pharmacy procedures, terminology, and compounding techniques.

• Proficiency with sterile and non-sterile medication preparation.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under pressure.

• Commitment to teamwork, ethics, and patient safety.

If you’re a dependable and motivated pharmacy technician who thrives in a collaborative hospital environment, we invite you to apply and join our client’s respected inpatient pharmacy team.