ASCP Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Mid-Shift

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc; Kaiser (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team as an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician in the Midwest region, delivering medication orders to nursing units and restocking automated cabinets. You will troubleshoot technical issues and compound sterile and non-sterile products following USP standards.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma with at least some pharmacy experience and certification within a year. Expect duties across IV room, safety checks, and possible training of new staff in a supportive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of pharmacy experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Pharmacy Technician certification required within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medication orders to nursing units and restock automated dispensing cabinets.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and use pharmacy software/automation systems efficiently.
• Perform pharmacy calculations and safety checks such as barcode scanning.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded products following USP guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and documentation in the IV room and handle hazardous meds safely.
• Assist in training new technicians and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Support controlled substance management tasks upon certification.

Skills

Medication safety

Pharmacy calculations

EPIC software

Attention to detail

Tech training support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC software

Job description

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, where your skills as an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician will directly support patient care and medication safety. This role involves delivering medication orders to nursing units, restocking automated dispensing cabinets, troubleshooting technical issues, and compounding both sterile and non-sterile preparations following USP standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to medication and information requests from hospital staff.
• Utilize pharmacy software and automation systems efficiently, including EPIC.
• Perform pharmacy calculations and safety checks such as barcode scanning and visual inspections.
• Prepare compounded sterile and non-sterile products accurately, adhering to USP 795, 797, and 800 guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper documentation in the IV room and ensure hazardous medications are handled safely using closed-system transfer devices.
• Assist in training new technicians and pharmacists, and participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives.
• Support controlled substance management tasks upon certification.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

One year of pharmacy experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Certification and Licensing

Applicants must register or apply for Pharmacy Technician registration prior to starting. Certification as a Pharmacy Technician is required within one year of employment.

Mental and Physical Requirements

This position requires considerable mental focus, standing and walking up stairs for approximately 75% of the shift, light lifting up to 25 pounds, and fine motor skills for handling small vials, syringes, and needles.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in the pharmacy with frequent visits to patient care units. Expect exposure to refrigeration units, automation equipment, printers, telephones, IV room noise, pressure barriers, and cleaning chemicals.

Embrace the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive environment serving a broad regional community in the Midwest.