Pharmacy Technician Certified- OUHC Oncology Infusion- Full Time

Ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication delivery and preparation in a hospital setting. You will ensure accuracy, safety, and customer service throughout medication processing and pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities include delivering medications, refilling automated dispensing machines, entering orders into the pharmacy system, and assisting with IV admixtures and other preparations using aseptic technique.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred – 1 year of hospital experience.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Board of Pharmacy in the state of practice.
• Proficient computer skills and data entry for patient information.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard usage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medications to designated areas under supervision.
• Refill and maintain automated dispensing machines and manage stock.
• Enter data into the computer system, print labels, review orders, and enter patient orders.
• Identify and resolve order issues with pharmacists or nursing staff.
• Accurately compound IV admixtures using aseptic technique.
• Maintain stock in the IV room and pharmacy areas.
• Perform clerical duties and greet staff at the pharmacy window.
• Prepare IV admixtures and enter TPN orders into the computer system.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Dexterity

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Automated dispensing machines

Pharmacy order entry system

Windows applications

Job description

We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication delivery and preparation in a hospital setting. This role involves ensuring accuracy, safety, and customer service throughout medication processing and pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medications to designated areas under close supervision and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Refill and maintain automated dispensing machines; price manual medication orders; inventory and reorder stock as needed.
• Enter data into the computer system, print labels, review physician orders, and enter patient medication orders into the pharmacy order entry system.
• Identify and resolve order issues, notifying pharmacists or nursing staff for clarification or patient information (e.g., allergies, height, weight).
• Accurately compound IV admixtures and other assigned preparations using aseptic technique and proper pharmaceutical procedures.
• Maintain stock in assigned areas, including the IV room and other pharmacy areas.
• Perform clerical duties such as typing, answering phones, filing, and greeting nurses and physicians at the pharmacy window.
• Ensure customer service and teamwork while filling medication orders, charging/crediting medications, stocking, delivering, and inspecting assigned areas.
• Prepare IV admixtures and other extemporaneous compounds and enter TPN orders into the computer system.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience: Preferred – 1 year of hospital experience.
• Certification: Current Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Board of Pharmacy in the state of practice.
• Proficient computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard usage.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout and between facilities as needed.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule (24/7, weekends, holidays, on‑call availability).

Physical Demands

Medium work: Requires handling 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally; 10 to 25 pounds frequently; and maintaining lighter loads (0 to 10 pounds) continuously for workstation tasks. Physical demands include walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and handling clean and hazardous materials related to pharmacy operations.

EEO Statement

Ochsner Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.