Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, where your skills as a Pharmacy Technician will directly support patient care and medication safety. This role involves delivering medication orders to nursing units, restocking automated dispensing cabinets, troubleshooting technical issues, and compounding both sterile and non-sterile preparations following USP standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to medication requests and inquiries from hospital staff, ensuring patient needs are met efficiently.
• Utilize pharmacy software and automation systems to manage medication dispensing and inventory.
• Perform safety checks including barcode scanning and visual inspections during medication preparation and distribution.
• Prepare compounded sterile and non-sterile products accurately, adhering to aseptic techniques and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper documentation in the IV room and pharmacy areas.
• Assist in training new technicians and pharmacists, contributing to continuous departmental improvement.
• Participate in medication storage inspections and professional development activities.
• After certification, support pharmacists with controlled substance management and related tasks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

One year of pharmacy experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Certification/License

Applicants must register or apply for Pharmacy Technician registration prior to starting. Certification as a Pharmacy Technician is required within one year of employment.

Mental and Physical Requirements

This position requires considerable mental focus, standing and walking up stairs for approximately 75% of the shift, light lifting up to 25 pounds, and fine motor skills for handling small vials, syringes, and needles.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in the pharmacy with frequent visits to patient care units. The environment includes exposure to refrigeration units, automation equipment, printers, telephones, IV room noise, pressure barriers, and cleaning chemicals.