Pharmacy Technician PRN

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Oak Grove (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for PRN, weekday evening shifts with variable hours. The role supports pharmacists in medication delivery, preparation, and order processing. Requires a high school diploma or GED, with AR State Board certification encouraged.

Experience is not required; associate degree is preferred. The position offers entry to mid-level responsibilities in a fast-paced hospital setting, with opportunities for professional growth and skill

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree recommended for advancement.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in medication handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medication and IVs under supervision.
• Fill orders efficiently and accurately.
• Process orders and label medications correctly.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile preparation tasks.
• Communicate issues or discrepancies to the pharmacist.
• Maintain clean and organized drug storage areas.
• Assist with inventory control and stocking.
• Document fill lists and unit-dose updates.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate Degree

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.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the \"Find Jobs\" report.Work Shift:VariableTime Type:Part timeDepartment:CC094250 PharmacySummary:PRN. Weekday evening shifts. Variable hoursSalary: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 DegreeRequired Work Experience:Entry Level - Experience not Required.Recommended Work Experience:Required Certifications:Pharmacy Technician - AR State Board of PharmacyRecommended Certifications:Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)Description1. 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.