Automated Dispensing Specialist - Inpatient Pharmacy

Ochsner Health; Mississippi; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Mississippi is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the inpatient team. This role supports pharmacists, maintains the ADM MedStation system, and collaborates with nursing staff to ensure accurate medication handling.

You will perform inventory control, data entry, sterile technique, and safety compliance. A valid Pharmacy Technician certification is required, with opportunities to expand Pyxis proficiency and cross-facility collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification in the state of practice.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• Pyxis Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ADM MedStation setup and expansion.
• Communicate ADM project status to pharmacy and nursing staff.
• Review reports and refer discrepancies per policy.
• Assist in policy development for ADM MedStation.
• Manage inventory and ensure perpetual inventory accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with safety and privacy standards.
• Provide training to pharmacy staff as needed.
• Adapt communication to diverse patient populations.

Skills

Data entry & retrieval

Pharmacy mathematics

Sterile technique

Chemotherapy safety

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Travel between facilities

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification in state of practice

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Pyxis Certification within 90 days

Tools

Pharmacy software

Pyxis MedStation

Windows OS

Job description

Ochsner Health in Mississippi is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the inpatient team. This role supports pharmacists, maintains the ADM MedStation system, and collaborates with nursing staff to ensure accurate medication handling.

You will perform inventory control, data entry, sterile technique, and safety compliance. A valid Pharmacy Technician certification is required, with opportunities to expand Pyxis proficiency and cross-facility collaboration.