Pharmacy Technician - Mcalester

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Zusammenfassung

OU Health is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II at the McAlester Infusion Center. This mid-level role handles medication preparation, distribution, inventory, and sterile compounding under pharmacist supervision, with increasing independence and mentorship to Technician I staff.

Responsibilities include labeling, ADCs, IV admixtures, inventory management, and EMR documentation, ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy within 6 weeks of hire.
• Proficient computer and math skills applicable to inpatient pharmacy operations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Customer service–oriented mindset.
• EMR documentation experience.

Aufgaben

• Prepares, labels, and delivers medications accurately and timely under pharmacist supervision.
• Independently fills automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), unit dose cassettes, and medication carts.
• Performs sterile and non‑sterile compounding, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and TPN per USP 797/800.
• Maintains inventory and restocks crash carts, emergency kits, and decentralized locations.
• Enters and documents medication orders in the pharmacy system and EMR.
• Supports onboarding and training of Pharmacy Technician I staff.
• Complies with regulatory, safety, infection control, and quality standards.

Kenntnisse

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Procedures comprehension

MS Office proficiency

Customer service mindset

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title:

Pharmacy Technician - Mcalester

Department:

McAlester Infusion Center

Job Description:

General Description:

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II is a mid‑level 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 non‑sterile 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 medication‑related 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 fast‑paced 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.