Pharmacy Technician I - Inpatient

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I - Inpatient at Liberty Hospital to support inpatient medication distribution, compounding, and packaging for hospital units. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork with pharmacists and nurses.

Responsibilities include preparing medications, stocking ADS machines, maintaining inventory, and using pharmacy computer systems. A High School diploma is required; CPhT is preferred and ongoing certification is expected

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification preferred by first renewal—Missouri/Kansas requirements vary.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications for dispensing with accuracy following procedures.
• Distributes medications and stocking in ADS machines and maintains inventory.
• Operates pharmacy computer systems and recordskeeping per processes.
• Maintains inventory and performs monthly unit inspections.
• Provides courteous patient care and clarifies questions to pharmacists.
• Adheres to medication safety practices including barcode scanning and double-checking labels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

ADS inventory management

Job description

## Pharmacy Technician I - InpatientApplylocations: Liberty, MOposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-56158# Position TitlePharmacy Technician I - InpatientLiberty Hospital## Position Summary / Career Interest:The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician team serves our inpatient locations at our Liberty campus supporting the distribution, compounding, and packaging of medications across our inpatient units. This critical role ensures that nurses and other providers have the medications they need to administer to patients while in the hospital.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Prepares medications for dispensing: Prepares medications for dispensing with accuracy following processes as trained. Follows all established procedures and safety protocols during routine daily workflows. Passes annual sterile compounding competency* Distributes medications and stock items: Accurately pulls and stocks medications in ADS machines. Ensures accuracy of ADS inventory through outdates, cycle counts, resolution of discrepancies and accurate barcode scanning. Completes / Maintains distribution records as required. Completes automation inspections. Resolves common distribution issues such as jammed label printer, light bar, etc. Performs procedures, such as loading/assigning and unloading/unassigning as trained.* Maintains Pharmacy Inventory: Restocks pharmacy inventory in appropriate quantities. Ensures appropriate rotation of inventory. Identifies and removes expiring medication from pharmacy inventory. Processes order upon receipt from wholesaler. Completes monthly unit inspections as assigned. Identifies when stock is low and follows order request process.* Operates pharmacy computer systems: Independently operates organization and pharmacy technology systems following processes as trained.* Compliance and recordkeeping: Accurately maintains required logs and records following processes as trained.* Patient Care: Provides courteous, professional service when assisting patients, caregivers, and staff. Directs medication-related or clinical questions to a pharmacist. Accurately gathers and documents information.* Medication Safety: Practices medication safety basics such as barcode scanning and double-checking labels; promptly reports discrepancies to pharmacists or leaders. Consistently applies safety protocols* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.**Required Education and Experience*** no previous experience**Preferred Education and Experience*** High School Graduate or GED.**Required Licensure and Certification*** Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Kansas locations: CPhT required by first board renewal* Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Missouri locations: none* Pharmacy Technician Registration - State Board of Pharmacy Kansas and/or Missouri - per work state upon Hire* Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing education requirements.**Preferred Licensure and Certification*** Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification## Time Type:## Job Requisition ID:R-56158### Important information for you to know as you apply:* The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. *See also* Diversity, Equity & Inclusion*.** The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].* Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.