Hospital Pharmacy Technician: IV Admixtures & Patient Care

Ochsner Health; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Monroe, LA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support medication dispensing, IV admixtures, and data entry within a hospital setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork across shifts.

The position requires a high school diploma, current pharmacy tech certification, and readiness to travel between facilities as needed. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and computer skills and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Skills to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Responsibilities

• Ensures customer service and teamwork while conducting responsibilities
• Fills medication orders, charges/credits all medication, stocks, delivers, and inspects assigned areas.
• Prepares IV admixtures and other extemporaneous compounds and enters TPN orders into the computer system.
• Maintains competency in professional growth and responsibilities
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Windows apps

Verbal & written comms

Pharmacy software

Interpersonal skills

Travel between facilities

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Job description

Ochsner Health in Monroe, LA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support medication dispensing, IV admixtures, and data entry within a hospital setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork across shifts.

The position requires a high school diploma, current pharmacy tech certification, and readiness to travel between facilities as needed. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and computer skills and a flexible schedule.