Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Department: Pharmacy

Reports To: Pharmacy Manager / Pharmacist-in-Charge

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (as applicable)

Job Summary

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician supports the delivery of safe, accurate, and timely medication services to hospitalized patients. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the technician assists with medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, label, and distribute medications for inpatient units in accordance with physician orders and pharmacy policies

• Assist pharmacists in compounding sterile and non-sterile medications, including IV admixtures, following USP and hospital guidelines

• Deliver medications to nursing units and automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and perform restocking as required

• Accurately enter medication orders and patient information into the pharmacy information system, as permitted by state law

• Maintain medication inventory, including ordering, receiving, stocking, rotating, and removing expired products

• Perform controlled substance handling, documentation, and inventory in compliance with hospital policy and regulatory requirements

• Participate in medication reconciliation and cart exchange processes, as applicable

• Ensure proper storage, handling, and security of medications at all times

• Assist with quality assurance activities, audits, and performance improvement initiatives

• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant pharmacy workspace

• Provide excellent customer service to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare staff

Qualifications

Education & Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) required or preferred, depending on state and hospital requirements

• Active state pharmacy technician registration/licensure required

Experience:

• Previous inpatient hospital pharmacy experience preferred

• Experience with sterile compounding and IV preparation strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and medication distribution systems

• Familiarity with automated dispensing cabinets (e.g., Pyxis, Omnicell)

• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain a high level of accuracy

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining attention to detail

• Basic computer skills and experience with pharmacy information systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the hospital for extended periods

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25–50 pounds, as required

• Manual dexterity to prepare medications and operate pharmacy equipment

Work Environment

• Hospital inpatient pharmacy setting

• May require rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage

Compliance & Safety

• Adheres to all hospital policies, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards

• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations