Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

OU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical & dental plans

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma seeks an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and sterile compounding under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The position may be filled at Level II or III depending on experience, education, certification(s), and business need.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork with pharmacists and nurses, and compliance with USP standards, with onboarding and ongoing competency assessments.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Level II requires 3+ years as a pharmacy technician; Level III requires 5+ years.
• License: Active Pharmacy Technician permit within 6 weeks; Level III requires CPhT.
• Knowledge: Proficiency in sterile and non-sterile compounding per USP 797/800.
• Skills: Accurate order entry, inventory management, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, labels, and delivers medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Fills ADCs, unit dose cassettes, and carts accurately.
• Performs sterile/non-sterile compounding, including IVs and TPN.
• Restocks crash carts and decentralized locations; tracks inventory.
• Enters and documents orders in pharmacy HIS/EMR.
• Supports IV room workflow and batch preparation of sterile products.
• Maintains cleanliness and inventory in work areas and satellites.
• Troubleshoots ADCs, barcode issues, and workflows.
• Monitors inventory levels and expirations; reports discrepancies.
• Assists with receiving, checking, and shelving supplies.
• Participates in daily inventory counts and onboarding of staff.
• Communicates with pharmacists and nurses to resolve issues.
• Complies with safety/regulatory standards and completes competencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

EMR documentation

Math proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (for Level III)

Tools

EMR system

Inventory software

Barcode scanning

Job description

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Department: SCC Pharmacy

Job Description

This position may be filled as levels II, or III, depending on individual experience, education, certification(s), and business need.

General Description

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician role is responsible for performing a wide range of inpatient pharmacy technician duties related to medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and sterile compounding under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role demonstrates increasing independence, supports daily inpatient pharmacy operations, and serves as a resource and mentor to Pharmacy Technician staff.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares, labels, and delivers medications accurately and timely under pharmacist supervision.
• Independently fills automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), unit dose cassettes, and medication carts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Performs sterile and non‑sterile compounding, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in accordance with USP 797/800, and departmental standards.
• Restocks and maintains crash carts, emergency kits, and decentralized pharmacy locations according to established schedules and documentation requirements.
• Accurately enters, fills, and documents medication orders in the pharmacy information system and electronic medical record.
• Assists with batch preparation of sterile products and supports workflow in the IV room or other assigned areas.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization, and inventory within assigned pharmacy work areas, including IV rooms and satellite locations.
• Troubleshoots routine issues with automated dispensing cabinets, barcode scanning, and medication distribution workflows.
• Monitors medication inventory levels, expiration dates, and usage trends to prevent shortages or waste, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Assists with receiving, checking in, and shelving medications and supplies from vendors.
• Participates in daily physical inventory counts and reports unreconciled discrepancies promptly to pharmacy leadership.
• Communicates effectively with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare staff to resolve routine medication‑related issues.
• Assists with onboarding and training Pharmacy Technician I staff by demonstrating proper procedures and reinforcing safety and workflow expectations.
• Complies with all regulatory, safety, infection control, and quality standards.
• Completes annual skills assessments and competency validations.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

LevelII Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience as a pharmacy technician required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy within 6 weeks of hire.

LevelIII Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree required.

Experience: At least five (5) years of experience as a pharmacy technician required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy within 6 weeks of hire. National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient computer and math skills applicable to inpatient pharmacy operations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply written procedures and policies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Customer service–oriented mindset.
• EMR documentation experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced inpatient healthcare environment.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.

We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence.

With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care.

OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community.

Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020.

OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings.

OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure.

OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.

Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals.

We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others.

By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day.

We provide clinical and non‑clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.