Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient
Core
Assists pharmacists in the formulation, preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical supplies in an inpatient hospital setting.
Role type
Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient)
Builds
Medication inventory, IV admixtures, and emergency kits for patient care areas.
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Pharmacy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medication preparation, IV admixture preparation, aseptic technique, inventory management, electronic drug dispensing system operation, USP 797/795 compliance, controlled substance handling, patient care area delivery
Preferred skills
College education, National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
Technologies
Electronic Drug Dispensing Systems (EDDS), Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Reviewing practitioner medication orders, preparing and repackaging medications, maintaining operating room inventory, preparing intravenous admixtures, performing equipment maintenance, delivering medications to patient care areas, managing controlled substance inventory, reconciling medication charges, reporting medication errors
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level