Inpatient Pharmacy Tech (CPhT) – PRN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

USPI Arizona Specialty Hospital in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN to support the Pharmacy department. Under licensed pharmacist supervision, you ensure accurate drugs and IV solutions, restock anesthesia boxes, and handle unit dose packaging and dispensing tasks.

The ideal candidate holds CPhT and ASHP/State Board registration, with at least 1 year inpatient hospital experience. Strong organizational, mathematical, and computer skills, plus familiarity with Pyxis and

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and 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
• Good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and other contacts
• Knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and Pyxis automated dispensing systems
• Understands basic pharmaceutical nomenclature
• Understands commonly used medical terminology and abbreviations
• Mathematical ability to calculate dosages and amounts required
• Able to interpret physician orders including directions for use, commonly used abbreviations and symbols, number of dosage units, strength and systems of measurement, route of administration, dosage forms, and frequency of administration
• Working knowledge of Pharmacy Medication References. Adheres to all DEA and Arizona State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Upon admission to the hospital and under supervision of the pharmacist, obtains a complete and accurate medication history for selected patient populations
• Documentation of patient medication history into electronic health record according to hospital guidelines and communication of outstanding issue/ risks to physician, nurse or pharmacist
• High school graduate or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist in restocking anesthesia drug boxes and floor stock within OR, PACU, Pre-op and PSU
• Unit dose packaging; charging; receiving and stocking within the pharmacy
• Compounding sterile products; unit inspections; maintaining records
• Assisting in related activities as directed by the Pharmacy Director/Pharmacist-In-Charge
• Documentation of patient medication history into electronic health records per guidelines
• Interfacing with physicians, nursing and support staff as part of pharmacy operations

Skills

Inpatient hospital experience

Pharmacy terminology/knowledge

Communication skills

Dosage calculation

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited school

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Pyxis dispensing system

Medication management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

USPI Arizona Specialty Hospital in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN to support the Pharmacy department. Under licensed pharmacist supervision, you ensure accurate drugs and IV solutions, restock anesthesia boxes, and handle unit dose packaging and dispensing tasks.

The ideal candidate holds CPhT and ASHP/State Board registration, with at least 1 year inpatient hospital experience. Strong organizational, mathematical, and computer skills, plus familiarity with Pyxis and