Certified Pharmacy Technician

United Surgical Partners International; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Technician in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, you will assist the pharmacy department by providing accurate medications and IV solutions to patients under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Key responsibilities include re-stocking drug boxes, compounding sterile products, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates must hold certification from the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, have at least 1 year of inpatient hospital experience, and exhibit strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician registered with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum 1 year inpatient hospital experience; sterile product compounding preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with physicians, nurses, patients, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Re-stocking anesthesia drug boxes and floor stock in the OR.
• Unit dose packaging, charging, receiving, and stocking within the pharmacy.
• Compounding sterile products and performing unit inspections.

Skills

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Inpatient hospital experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Mathematical ability

Education

High school graduate or GED

Current CPR or ACLS certification

Tools

Medication management information systems

Microsoft applications

Pyxis automated dispensing systems

Job description

Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN

USPI Arizona Specialty Hospital is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department in providing accurate medications and IV solutions to patients, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Job Summary

The Certified Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacy Department with tasks including re-stocking anesthesia drug boxes and floor stock in the OR, PACU, Pre‑op and PSU; unit dose packaging, charging, receiving and stocking; compounding sterile products; and performing unit inspections. The technician will maintain accurate records and assist in related activities directed by the Pharmacy Director/Pharmacist-In-Charge.

Key Responsibilities

• Re-stocking anesthesia drug boxes and floor stock in the OR, PACU, Pre‑op and PSU.
• Unit dose packaging, charging, receiving, and stocking within the pharmacy.
• Compounding sterile products and performing unit inspections.
• Maintaining appropriate records and documentation.
• Assisting in related activities as directed by the Pharmacy Director/Pharmacist-In-Charge.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) registered with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum 1 year inpatient hospital experience; sterile product compounding preferred.
• Good organizational, problem‑solving and computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with physicians, nurses, patients and staff.
• Knowledge of medication management information systems, Microsoft applications, and Pyxis automated dispensing systems.
• Basic pharmaceutical nomenclature and commonly used medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Mathematical ability to calculate dosages and amounts required.
• Ability to interpret physician orders, including routes of administration, dosage forms, and frequency.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy medication references.
• Adherence to all DEA and Arizona State Board of Pharmacy rules.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Current CPR or ACLS certification (required).