PHARMACY TECH II - INPATIENT PHARMACY OPELIKA

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking a pharmacy technician to assist in preparing and dispensing medications under supervision, while maintaining accurate inventory and delivering excellent service to clinicians and staff. The role emphasizes teamwork and regulatory compliance to support quality patient care.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent, and hold CPhT or ALBOP intern status with ongoing certification maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year hospital pharmacy experience (EAMC) or 2 years hospital inpatient or 4 years retail experience.
• Must maintain CPhT certification or ALBOP Intern License and comply with board regs.
• Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Maintain inventory by verifying receipt, restocking, and removing outdated medications.
• Provide excellent customer service to physicians, nurses, and hospital staff.
• Collaborate with pharmacy team to ensure patient care quality and safety.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Attention to accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (including CA)

CPhT certification or ALBOP Intern License

Job description

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

POSITION SUMMARY

The pharmacy technician performs a variety of duties related to the preparing and dispensing of medications according to standard procedure under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to provide quality patient care. Maintain inventory by verifying receipt, restocking and removing outdated medications. Provide excellent customer service to physicians, nurses and other hospital staff members. Displays commitment to the pharmacy department by working collaboratively with team members.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience in hospital pharmacy at EAMC or 2 years of experience in a hospital inpatient setting or at least 4 years of retail pharmacy experience. (Full time equivalents)

Required Registration/License/Certification

• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate (CPhT) or graduate from an accredited pharmacy technician training program with CPhT status or ALBOP Intern License.
• Must maintain certification.
• Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration

Preferred Education

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• Two years of hospital inpatient experience

Preferred Registration/License/Certification

• Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT)