Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient Bell Hospital to support inpatient locations across our main campus by preparing, dispensing and packaging medications for patients. You will work closely with nurses and pharmacists to ensure timely access to medications in the hospital setting.

The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and adherence to regulatory standards, with opportunities across day, evening, and midnight shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2+ years experience as a pharmacy technician in a comparable setting OR at least 18 months experience at The University of Kansas Health System.
• Pharmacy Technician Registration - State Board of Pharmacy KS and/or MO as applicable at hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - PTCB or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications for dispensing with high accuracy and efficiency, including sterile and non-sterile compounds.
• Distributes medications and stocks ADS machines with precision and timeliness.
• Maintains Pharmacy Inventory and escalates unusual usage patterns.
• May order appropriate NDCs based on Epic medication list and ADS configuration.
• Operates pharmacy computer systems and documents internal communications or training aids.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and quality standards and escalates gaps.
• Communicates with patients, caregivers and staff to resolve routine service concerns.
• Recognizes potential medication errors and reports/escalates appropriately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic system

ADS machines

Job description

Position Title Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: Join our Inpatient Pharmacy team! The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician team serves our inpatient locations at our main campus in Kansas City, Kansas, by 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. Day, evening and midnight shift opportunities available.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Prepares medications for dispensing: Has above average efficiency while maintaining accuracy during preparation of sterile or non-sterile compounds. Uses knowledge and expertise to navigate the preparation of complex sterile compounds.
• Distributes medications and stock items: Pulls and stocks ADS machines with high accuracy and timeliness and above average efficiency. Monitors quantities on hand and par levels; escalates appropriately to support medication availability.
• Maintains Pharmacy Inventory: Escalates unusual use patterns appropriately. Monitors quantity on hand versus par levels and escalates appropriately.
• May order appropriate NDCs based on Epic medication list and ADS configuration.
• Operates pharmacy computer systems: Independently takes initiative to resolve / troubleshoot issues related to pharmacy computer systems. Contributes towards documents or files for internal communications, training/job aids, or other department needs.
• Compliance and recordkeeping: Identifies gaps in compliance and adherence to applicable regulatory and quality standards and escalates appropriately.
• Patient Care: Communicates effectively with patients, caregivers and staff to resolve routine service concerns. Provides accurate information about pharmacy processes while escalating clinical inquiries to a pharmacist. Conducts patient care activities with enhanced proficiency while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Medication Safety: Recognizes potential medication errors and reports and escalates appropriately. 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

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2 or more years experience as a pharmacy technician in a comparable setting OR At least 18 months experience as a pharmacy technician at The University of Kansas Health System.

Required Licensure and Certification

• 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.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

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Job Requisition ID: R-55431

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.

About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.