Pharmacy Technician I PRN

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Retail Pharmacy department. The role supports pharmacists in medication preparation, inventory management, and patient/staff assistance during daytime hours.

Requires a high school diploma; an Associate Degree is recommended. AR State Board certification is required, with PTCB certification recommended. This is a part-time, day-shift position within a safety-focused healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree recommended for advancement.
• Pharmacy Technician - AR State Board certification required; PTCB recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications and IVs, fill orders accurately and efficiently.
• Process orders safely; repack, label, and verify doses.
• Fill emergency and stat orders promptly to support patient care.
• Perform duties related to controlled substances with appropriate documentation.
• Communicate with hospital staff to resolve order issues and improve patient care.
• Maintain drug storage areas; check expiration dates and lot numbers.
• Perform aseptic and non-sterile processing for orders as needed.
• Document fill lists and inventory movements; assist with stocking.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Medication prep support

Staff communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate Degree (recommended)

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Part time

Department:

CC014260 Retail Pharmacy

Summary:

Pharmacy Hours 8am to 6pm. 8-hour shifts. PRN

Salary:

Most new hires start between $18.30-$22.80 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Pharmacy Technicians provide basic assistance to pharmacists and other healthcare professionals with the medication delivery system. Technicians will prepare new and refill medication doses which include oral, injectable, IV solutions, floor stock requests and other supply needs. They will communicate any issues with order preparation and delivery with staff pharmacist.

Required Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Recommended Education:

Associate Degree

Required Work Experience:

Entry Level - Experience not Required.

Required Certifications:

Pharmacy Technician - AR State Board of Pharmacy

Recommended Certifications:

Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Description:

1. Prepares medication and IVs, fills order request, cart fills and refills efficiently and accurately.
2. Processes orders safely, prioritizing needs. Repackages and labels medications appropriately. Investigates and processes missing doses of medications.
3. Fills emergency and stat orders in a timely manner.
4. Performs controlled substances responsibilities which may include delivery, inventory, returns, preparation and labeling and communication of problems or discrepancies to management.
5. Communicates with other hospital staff to provide information and resolve issues to improve patient care. Solves issues with missing medication, debits and credits, etc.
6. Maintains drug storage areas to assure items are stored in a clean and orderly manner. Checks and cleans expired medication area, updates lot numbers and expiration dates.
7. Performs aseptic and clean procedures when processing sterile and non sterile medication orders.
8. Documents fill list, manufacturing and repackaging, ordering unit dose oral solids and liquids. Assists with stocking and inventory control. Repackages medications from bulk to single units and updates lot numbers and expiration dates.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.