Pharmacy Technician

Job Title:

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Department:
Pharmacy

Reports To:

Pharmacy Manager / Pharmacist-in-Charge

Employment Type:

Full-Time / Part-Time (as applicable)

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.

• 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

• 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

• Previous inpatient hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• Experience with sterile compounding and IV preparation strongly preferred

• 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

• 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

• Hospital inpatient pharmacy setting
• May require rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage

• Adheres to all hospital policies, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards
• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations