Pharmacy Technician - Mcalester

OU Health; McAlester (OK); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Résumé du poste

OU Health in McAlester is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II to support medication preparation, distribution, and sterile compounding under pharmacist supervision. The role involves ensuring accuracy, maintaining inventory, and assisting with IV admixtures and TPN in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of pharmacy technician experience, a valid Oklahoma technician permit within six weeks of hire, and strong computer and EMR skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum three years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Active pharmacy technician permit from Oklahoma Board within 6 weeks of hire.

Responsabilités

• Prepares, labels, and delivers medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Independently fills ADCs, unit dose cassettes, and medication carts.
• Performs sterile and nonsterile compounding, including IV admixtures and TPN.
• Maintains inventory, crash carts, and decentralized locations.
• Enters and documents orders in the pharmacy system and EMR.
• Assists with batch preparation of sterile products and IV room support.
• Maintains cleanliness and inventory in assigned areas.
• Troubleshoots ADCs, barcode scanners, and workflows.
• Monitors inventory, expiration dates, and usage trends.
• Receives, checks in, and shelves medications and supplies.
• Participates in daily inventory counts and resolves discrepancies.
• Communicates with pharmacists and nurses to resolve issues.
• Supports onboarding and training of Pharmacy Technician I staff.
• Complies with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
• Completes annual skills assessments and competency validations.

Connaissances

Inpatient Pharmacy

Sterile Compounding

IV Admixtures

EMR Documentation

Team Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Pharmacy Information System

Microsoft Office

Barcode Scanning System

Description du poste

Position Title: Pharmacy Technician - Mcalester

Department: McAlester Infusion Center

Job Description:

General Description:

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II is a midlevel role responsible for performing a wide range of inpatient pharmacy technician duties related to medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and sterile compounding under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role demonstrates increasing independence, supports daily inpatient pharmacy operations, and serves as a resource and mentor to Pharmacy Technician I staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

• Prepares, labels, and delivers medications accurately and timely under pharmacist supervision.

• Independently fills automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), unit dose cassettes, and medication carts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.

• Performs sterile and nonsterile compounding, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in accordance with USP 797/800, and departmental standards.

• Restocks and maintains crash carts, emergency kits, and decentralized pharmacy locations according to established schedules and documentation requirements.

• Accurately enters, fills, and documents medication orders in the pharmacy information system and electronic medical record.

• Assists with batch preparation of sterile products and supports workflow in the IV room or other assigned areas.

• Maintains cleanliness, organization, and inventory within assigned pharmacy work areas, including IV rooms and satellite locations.

• Troubleshoots routine issues with automated dispensing cabinets, barcode scanning, and medication distribution workflows.

• Monitors medication inventory levels, expiration dates, and usage trends to prevent shortages or waste, escalating concerns as appropriate.

• Assists with receiving, checking in, and shelving medications and supplies from vendors.

• Participates in daily physical inventory counts and reports unreconciled discrepancies promptly to pharmacy leadership.

• Communicates effectively with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare staff to resolve routine medicationrelated issues.

• Assists with onboarding and training Pharmacy Technician I staff by demonstrating proper procedures and reinforcing safety and workflow expectations.

• Complies with all regulatory, safety, infection control, and quality standards.

• Completes annual skills assessments and competency validations.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience as a pharmacy technician required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy within 6 weeks of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient computer and math skills applicable to inpatient pharmacy operations.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply written procedures and policies.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Customer service-oriented mindset.

• EMR documentation experience.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fastpaced inpatient healthcare environment.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.