Pharmacy Technician

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I to support pharmaceutical care by performing routine technical tasks related to medication preparation, distribution, and inventory under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This entry-level role focuses on developing core inpatient pharmacy skills and ensuring safe, timely medication delivery across care areas.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, no experience required, and an active Oklahoma Pharmacy

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: No experience required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy or ability to achieve permit within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic computer and math skills; attention to detail; effective written and verbal communication; ability to follow procedures; proficiency with Microsoft Office; EMR documentation experience; ability to work in a fast-paced inpatient environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, labels, and delivers medications accurately and timely under pharmacist supervision.
• Fills automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and unit dose cassettes according to procedures.
• Restocks and maintains crash carts, emergency kits, and medication supplies.
• Performs basic sterile and nonsterile compounding under supervision and USP standards.
• Maintains pharmacy system and EMR documentation; enters and documents medication orders.
• Receives, unpacks, checks in, and shelves medications and supplies from vendors.

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

General Description

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I supports the provision of pharmaceutical care by performing routine, foundational technical tasks related to medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This entrylevel role is designed to develop core inpatient pharmacy skills and support safe, timely medication delivery across inpatient care areas.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

While Awaiting Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Technician Permit

• Retrieves prescriptions, medication records, or files as directed.
• Performs clerical tasks including data entry, typing labels, and maintaining patient profiles.
• Performs secretarial tasks such as answering phones, filing, and basic documentation.
• Assists with maintaining a clean, organized, and orderly pharmacy environment.
• Participates in inventory support activities including monitoring, pricing, dating, invoicing, stocking, and assisting with purchase order preparation.
• Assists with accountingrelated support tasks such as basic recordkeeping, accounts receivable support, thirdparty billing, and posting under supervision.

After Receipt of Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Technician Permit

• Prepares, labels, and delivers medications accurately and timely under pharmacist supervision.
• Fills automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and unit dose cassettes according to established procedures.
• Restocks and maintains crash carts, emergency kits, and medication supplies as assigned.
• Performs basic sterile and nonsterile compounding under supervision and according to USP and departmental standards.
• Assists with batch preparation of sterile products as directed.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization, and inventory in assigned pharmacy areas, including IV rooms and preparation spaces.
• Accurately enters, fills, and documents medication orders in the pharmacy system and electronic medical record.
• Assists with receiving, unpacking, checking in, and shelving medications and supplies from vendors.
• Assists with maintaining IV room stock of base fluids, additives, and supplies.
• Assists with automated dispensing cabinet setup, stocking, and coordination.
• Helps maintain logs of medications and supplies requiring reorder.
• Assists with stock replenishment of decentralized or satellite pharmacy locations as requested.
• Participates in daily physical inventory counts and reports unreconciled discrepancies promptly to pharmacy leadership.
• Complies with all regulatory, safety, infection control, and quality standards.
• Participates in technician training, onboarding, and competency assessments.
• Escalates questions, discrepancies, or safety concerns to pharmacists or senior technicians appropriately.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: No experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy or ability to achieve permit within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer and math skills.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data and medication handling.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and procedures.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Customer service-oriented mindset.
• EMR documentation experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient healthcare environment.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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.