About this role
Position Title:
Pharmacy Technician - Mcalester
Department:
McAlester Infusion Center
Job Description:
General Description:
The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II is a mid‑level role responsible for performing a wide range of inpatient pharmacy technician duties related to medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and sterile compounding under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role demonstrates increasing independence, supports daily inpatient pharmacy operations, and serves as a resource and mentor to Pharmacy Technician I staff.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.
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Prepares, labels, and delivers medications accurately and timely under pharmacist supervision.
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Independently fills automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), unit dose cassettes, and medication carts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
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Performs sterile and non‑sterile compounding, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in accordance with USP 797/800, and departmental standards.
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Restocks and maintains crash carts, emergency kits, and decentralized pharmacy locations according to established schedules and documentation requirements.
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Accurately enters, fills, and documents medication orders in the pharmacy information system and electronic medical record.
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Assists with batch preparation of sterile products and supports workflow in the IV room or other assigned areas.
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Maintains cleanliness, organization, and inventory within assigned pharmacy work areas, including IV rooms and satellite locations.
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Troubleshoots routine issues with automated dispensing cabinets, barcode scanning, and medication distribution workflows.
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Monitors medication inventory levels, expiration dates, and usage trends to prevent shortages or waste, escalating concerns as appropriate.
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Assists with receiving, checking in, and shelving medications and supplies from vendors.
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Participates in daily physical inventory counts and reports unreconciled discrepancies promptly to pharmacy leadership.
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Communicates effectively with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare staff to resolve routine medication‑related issues.
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Assists with onboarding and training Pharmacy Technician I staff by demonstrating proper procedures and reinforcing safety and workflow expectations.
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Complies with all regulatory, safety, infection control, and quality standards.
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Completes annual skills assessments and competency validations.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Experience: At least three (3) years 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 within 6 weeks of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Proficient computer and math skills applicable to inpatient pharmacy operations.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to read, interpret, and apply written procedures and policies.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
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Customer service–oriented mindset.
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EMR documentation experience.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced inpatient healthcare environment.