Acute Care Pharmacy Tech: IV Prep, Med Safety & Inventory

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Acute Care Pharmacy team. The role supports pharmacists in medication preparation, IVs, and order fulfillment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Day shift, full-time, 7am to 3:30pm, with variable days including weekends. Required education includes a high school diploma or GED; preferred Associate Degree and AR State Board of Pharmacy certification.

Qualifications

• Required education: High school diploma or GED.
• Recommended education: Associate Degree.
• Required work experience: Entry Level - Experience not Required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medication and IVs, fills orders, and refills efficiently and accurately.
• Processes orders safely, prioritizing needs; repackages and labels medications; investigates missing doses.
• Fills emergency and stat orders promptly.
• Performs controlled substances responsibilities including delivery, inventory, and labeling; communicates issues to management.
• Communicates with hospital staff to resolve issues and improve patient care.
• Maintains drug storage areas; checks expiration dates and updates lot numbers.
• Performs aseptic and clean procedures for sterile and non-sterile orders.
• Documents fill lists, manufacturing and repackaging, orders, and inventory; assists with stocking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Job description

Arkansas Children's is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Acute Care Pharmacy team. The role supports pharmacists in medication preparation, IVs, and order fulfillment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Day shift, full-time, 7am to 3:30pm, with variable days including weekends. Required education includes a high school diploma or GED; preferred Associate Degree and AR State Board of Pharmacy certification.