Pharmacy Technician PRN

OU Medical Center; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician PRN to support inpatient medication preparation, distribution, and inventory under direct pharmacist supervision. This entry‑level role focuses on developing core inpatient skills and ensuring timely medication delivery across care areas.

You will perform clerical tasks, data entry, labeling, and assist with maintaining stock and IV room products while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: At least one year as a pharmacy technician.
• License(s): Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Basic computer and math skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves prescriptions, medication records, or files as directed.
• Performs clerical tasks including data entry, typing labels, and maintaining patient profiles.
• Maintains a clean, organized pharmacy environment.
• Assists with inventory, stocking, and PO preparation.
• Prepares, labels, and delivers medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Performs basic sterile and non-sterile compounding under supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

EMR documentation experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Fast-paced inpatient environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Excel/Word

Job description

Position Title: Pharmacy Technician PRN

Department: Pharmacy

General Description:

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I supports the provision of pharmaceutical care by performing routine, foundational technical tasks related to medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This entry‑level role is designed to develop core inpatient pharmacy skills and support safe, timely medication delivery across inpatient care areas.

Essential Responsibilities:

• While Awaiting Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Technician Permit
• Duties are limited to auxiliary supportive personnel functions, as permitted by Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy rules:
• Retrieves prescriptions, medication records, or files as directed.
• Performs clerical tasks including data entry, typing labels, and maintaining patient profiles.
• Performs secretarial tasks such as answering phones, filing, and basic documentation.
• Assists with maintaining a clean, organized, and orderly pharmacy environment.
• Participates in inventory support activities including monitoring, pricing, dating, invoicing, stocking, and assisting with purchase order preparation.
• Assists with accounting‑related support tasks such as basic recordkeeping, accounts receivable support, third‑party billing, and posting under supervision.
• After Receipt of Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Technician Permit
• Prepares, labels, and delivers medications accurately and timely under pharmacist supervision.
• Fills automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and unit dose cassettes according to established procedures.
• Restocks and maintains crash carts, emergency kits, and medication supplies as assigned.
• Performs basic sterile and non‑sterile compounding under supervision and according to USP and departmental standards.
• Assists with batch preparation of sterile products as directed.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization, and inventory in assigned pharmacy areas, including IV rooms and preparation spaces.
• Accurately enters, fills, and documents medication orders in the pharmacy system and electronic medical record.
• Assists with receiving, unpacking, checking in, and shelving medications and supplies from vendors.
• Assists with maintaining IV room stock of base fluids, additives, and supplies.
• Assists with automated dispensing cabinet setup, stocking, and coordination.
• Helps maintain logs of medications and supplies requiring reorder.
• Assists with stock replenishment of decentralized or satellite pharmacy locations as requested.
• Participates in daily physical inventory counts and reports unreconciled discrepancies promptly to pharmacy leadership.
• Complies with all regulatory, safety, infection control, and quality standards.
• Participates in technician training, onboarding, and competency assessments.
• Escalates questions, discrepancies, or safety concerns to pharmacists or senior technicians appropriately.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: At least one (1) year 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 or ability to achieve permit within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic computer and math skills.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data and medication handling.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and procedures.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Customer service-oriented mindset.
• EMR documentation experience.
• Ability to work effectively 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.