IV Pharmacy Tech- Evenings- 7On/7Off

Jackson Hospital; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital is seeking an IV Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing sterile and non-sterile medications, entering orders into the computer system, issuing narcotics, restocking automated dispensing devices, and managing inventory.

The role operates under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, focusing on accurate preparation, safety protocols, and efficient workflow in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Alabama State Board Pharmacy Registration and National Technician Certification required.
• 2–3 years of pharmacy technician experience or 1 year as Pharmacy Technician I after training.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing sterile and non-sterile medications.
• Enter medication orders into the pharmacy computer system.
• Issue narcotics and restock automated dispensing devices and carts.
• Process patient charges and credits; maintain drug inventory.
• Work under supervision of a registered pharmacist and do not perform duties reserved for pharmacists.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Pharmacy calculations

Inventory management

Pharmacy compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Alabama State Board Pharmacy Registration

National Technician Certification

Tools

IV Hoods

UD Packaging Machine

Automated Dispensing Equipment

Medication Carts

Pharmacy Computer System

Job description

IV Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in preparing (sterile and non-sterile) and distributing medications, entering medication orders into the pharmacy computer system, issuing narcotics, restocking automated dispensing devices, surgery, floor stock areas, crash carts and fire medic kits, processing patient charges and credits and maintaining the drug inventory. They work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. College courses desirable, but not required.

Experience:

2-3 years of pharmacy technician experience or 1 year experience as a Pharmacy Technician I after receiving additional training. Sterile product preparation experience preferred.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

Pharmacy Technician Registration through the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, National Technician Certification required.

Equipment/Tools/Work Aids:

Computer, Reference Books, Calculators, Telephone, Vertical and Horizontal Laminar Flow IV Hoods, Medication Carts, UD Packaging Machine, Automated Dispensing Equipment, TPN Compounder.

Specialized Skills:

Ability to calculate ratio and proportion equations.

Physical Requirements:

Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g. use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, unit-dose cassettes and IV solutions. Stooping and kneeling (e.g. to pick up items from the floor, to remove/replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers). Sitting, walking, or standing for a long period of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary. Normal range of hearing and vision to perform work and communicate effectively: Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.