Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute seeks a Lead Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to oversee daily pharmacy operations in a hospital setting, under pharmacist supervision, ensuring accurate dispensing, IV admixture, and adherence to safety standards. The role emphasizes mentoring staff, coordinating staffing, and driving process improvements while maintaining compliance with USP 797/800 and quality audits.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, organizational and communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital or inpatient pharmacy settings.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor staff, and coordinate workflows.
• Strong knowledge of IV preparation and automation processes.

Responsibilities

• Support hospital pharmacy services under pharmacist supervision.
• Mentor other pharmacy technicians.
• Coordinate daily workflow, scheduling, and staffing.
• Perform advanced dispensing, IV admixture, and automation tasks.
• Oversee medication storage and handling for safety and compliance.
• Help ensure USP 797/800 compliance.
• Conduct audits for accuracy and quality.
• Assist with training and process improvements.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

IV preparation

Leadership

Quality improvement

Communication

Safety standards

Tools

Automation technologies

Job description

Role: Lead Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities

• Support hospital pharmacy services under pharmacist supervision
• Guide and mentor other pharmacy technicians
• Coordinate daily workflow, scheduling, and staffing to ensure efficient operations
• Perform advanced dispensing, IV admixture, and automation tasks
• Oversee medication storage and handling to maintain safety and compliance
• Help maintain adherence to USP 797/800 standards
• Conduct audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Assist with training, competency validation, and process improvements

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of pharmacy operations, medication handling, and safety standards
• Experience with IV preparation and automation technologies
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to perform audits and participate in quality improvement initiatives