Senior Pharmacy Technician — Sterile IV, Hazardous Meds & Training

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III, certified, to assist pharmacists in providing medications for inpatients and outpatients. The role includes advanced narcotic and sterile/non-sterile product duties, with responsibility for inventory and adherence to safety standards.

The position requires Alabama registration as a technician, national certification (PTCB/ExCPT), and sterile IV compounding skills or Advanced Narc Vault experience, along with proficient computer use and

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be registered as a technician in Alabama by start date.
• Must be nationally certified by PTCB or ExCPT.
• Must have sterile IV compounding skills for oncology/TPN or Advanced Narc Vault skills.
• Must operate a computer, calculator and telephone, and read/write/speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in providing medications for inpatients and outpatients.
• Perform advanced narcotic functions and sterile/non-sterile product duties as assigned.
• Maintain inventory and assist with restocking and purchasing.
• Follow UPS 797/800 standards and support hazardous medication production.
• Train new pharmacy technicians as a preceptor when required.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Sterile IV compounding

Computer and calculator operation

Strong English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Alabama state technician registration

PTCB or ExCPT certification

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Sterile compounding equipment

Job description

DCH Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III, certified, to assist pharmacists in providing medications for inpatients and outpatients. The role includes advanced narcotic and sterile/non-sterile product duties, with responsibility for inventory and adherence to safety standards.

The position requires Alabama registration as a technician, national certification (PTCB/ExCPT), and sterile IV compounding skills or Advanced Narc Vault experience, along with proficient computer use and