Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy Technician
Description
Position Title
Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy Technician
Department
SCC Pharmacy
Job Description
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This position may be filled as levels II, or III, depending on individual experience, education, certification(s), and business need.
Scheduling: Full Time - Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm
General Description
The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician is 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.
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.