Certified Pharmacy Tech / Med History Tech

Oro Valley Hospital; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oro Valley Hospital is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to ensure safe medication preparation, dispensing, and management within the hospital. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, patient service, and collaboration with pharmacists to optimize patient care.

Responsibilities include obtaining home medication lists, updating EMR records, and supporting reconciliation on admission. Eligible candidates should have relevant licensure and be prepared for a fast-paced clinical

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or healthcare setting required.
• At least 2 years recent Pharmacy experience highly preferred.
• Licensing: LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech, PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech, BCLS - Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain patient medication history.
• Interact with patients to obtain accurate home medication lists.
• Enter/update medication lists in the EMR.
• Assist with medication reconciliation on admission.
• Communicate with patients, families, pharmacies, and PCPs for history accuracy.
• Maintain Medication Reconciliation structure and task lists.
• Support pharmacists in preparation, labeling, dispensing, and compliance with policies.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded meds using aseptic techniques.
• Monitor inventory: stock levels, orders, audits.
• Maintain records for dispensing, inventory, and controlled substances.
• Participate in quality assurance and safety checks.
• Operate/maintain pharmacy equipment including automated dispensing systems.
• Assist in medication reviews and history reconciliation.

Skills

Patient communication

Medication history

Medication reconciliation

Inventory management

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Aseptic technique

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

• My Health – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
• My Future – PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement
• My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!

Job Summary

The Certified Pharmacy Technician ensures the safe and efficient preparation, dispensing, and management of medications within the hospital or healthcare facility. The Pharmacy Technician II is also responsible for maintaining accurate records, providing exceptional customer service to patients and staff, and collaborating with pharmacists to optimize patient care.

Schedule:Full-Time, Days

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or healthcare setting required
• At least 2 years recent Pharmacy experience highly preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech in state of employment required or
• PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Essential Functions

• The primary role in this position as Certified Pharmacy Technician is collecting and maintaining patient medication history.
• Working directly with patients, obtaining accurate home medication lists.
• Accurately enters or updates medication lists in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with medication reconciliation discrepancies on admission.
• Thoroughly takes a complete medication history by communicating appropriately with the patient, family, pharmacies, and PCPs/specialists.
• Develops and maintains the Medication Reconciliation structure and task list to assure efficiency and accuracy.
• Assists pharmacists in the preparation, compounding, labeling, and dispensing of medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounded medications using aseptic techniques, adhering to USP guidelines.
• Conducts inventory management activities, including monitoring medication stock levels, ordering supplies, and performing regular inventory audits to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of medication dispensing, inventory transactions, and controlled substances in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participates in quality assurance initiatives, including medication storage checks, compliance reviews, and other activities to ensure patient safety and proper pharmacy operations.
• Operates and maintains pharmacy equipment, such as automated dispensing systems, ensuring functionality and troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Supports pharmacists in conducting medication reviews, medication history reconciliation, and other clinical activities as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.