Pharmacy Technician Inpatient

Talented Medical Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions seeks an experienced Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy Technician for a day shift (10-hour shifts) in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on supporting pharmacists in medication preparation, distribution, and management within an acute-care hospital setting.

The candidate should have inpatient hospital pharmacy experience, active CPhT certification, and hands-on Cerner and Omnicell experience. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have inpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
• Active CPhT certification required.
• Hands-on Cerner experience required.
• Hands-on Omnicell experience required.
• Knowledge of inpatient medication distribution and unit-dose systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, label, and distribute medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Review orders in Cerner and support pharmacy workflows.
• Operate Omnicell dispensing cabinets, manage inventory and discrepancies.
• Assist with cart fills, unit-dose distribution, and medication delivery to units.
• Support reconciliation and order processing per policy.
• Maintain accurate inventory and storage conditions.
• Follow hospital and pharmacy procedures and safety standards.
• Communicate with pharmacists and nurses to resolve issues.
• Assist with sterile compounding and IV preparations when qualified.

Education

CPhT certification

Tools

Cerner

Omnicell

Job description

Job Description: Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Position: Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Hospital
Shift: Day Shift - 10-Hour Shifts
Required Experience: Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy
Required Systems: Cerner and Omnicell
Required Certification: CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital pharmacy team for a day-shift position working 10-hour shifts. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in an acute-care hospital pharmacy setting, with a strong working knowledge of Cerner and Omnicell systems.

This role is responsible for supporting pharmacists in the preparation, distribution, and management of medications to ensure safe, accurate, and timely medication delivery to inpatient units. Candidates must have prior inpatient hospital pharmacy experience and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, package, label, and distribute medications for hospitalized patients under pharmacist supervision.

Utilize the Cerner electronic health record system to review medication orders, process medication requests, and support pharmacy workflows.

Operate and maintain Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets, including medication replenishment, inventory management, and discrepancy resolution.

Assist with medication dispensing, cart fills, unit-dose distribution, and medication delivery to inpatient nursing units.

Support medication reconciliation and order processing workflows as assigned and within the scope of practice.

Maintain accurate medication inventory, monitor expiration dates, and ensure proper medication storage.

Follow hospital policies, pharmacy procedures, and applicable medication safety standards.

Maintain accurate documentation and comply with medication handling, security, and regulatory requirements.

Communicate effectively with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related issues.

Assist with sterile compounding, IV preparation, and other specialized pharmacy duties as required and qualified.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy work environment.

Required Qualifications

Previous inpatient hospital pharmacy experience is required.

Active Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification is required.

Hands-on experience with Cerner is required.

Hands-on experience with Omnicell automated dispensing systems is required.

Knowledge of inpatient medication distribution, unit-dose systems, and hospital pharmacy operations.

Understanding of medication safety, pharmacy procedures, and inventory control.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, and lifting as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an acute-care hospital pharmacy.

Familiarity with electronic medication orders, automated dispensing cabinets, medication replenishment, and pharmacy inventory systems.

Experience with sterile compounding, IV admixtures, and USP-compliant procedures, if applicable to the assigned duties.

Previous experience collaborating with pharmacists, nurses, and inpatient clinical teams.

Schedule

Day shift

10-hour shifts

Specific start and end times will be provided by the hiring team.

Weekend and holiday availability may be required based on departmental staffing needs.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a hospital pharmacy team committed to medication safety, operational excellence, and quality patient care. This position offers the opportunity to use your inpatient pharmacy expertise while supporting healthcare professionals and improving the medication-use process for hospitalized patients.

Application Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate prior inpatient hospital pharmacy experience, current CPhT certification, and proficiency with both Cerner and Omnicell. Candidates who do not meet these required qualifications will not be considered.