Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy Technician

Position Title:

Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy Technician

Department:

SCC Pharmacy

Job Description:

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This position may be filled as levels II, or III, depending on individual experience, education, certification(s), and business need.

Scheduling: Full Time - Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm

General Description:

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician is 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.

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.

• •Prepares, labels, and delivers medications accurately and timely under pharmacist supervision.
• •Independently fills automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), unit dose cassettes, and medication carts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• •Performs sterile and non‑sterile compounding, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in accordance with USP 797/800, and departmental standards.
• •Restocks and maintains crash carts, emergency kits, and decentralized pharmacy locations according to established schedules and documentation requirements.
• •Accurately enters, fills, and documents medication orders in the pharmacy information system and electronic medical record.
• •Assists with batch preparation of sterile products and supports workflow in the IV room or other assigned areas.
• •Maintains cleanliness, organization, and inventory within assigned pharmacy work areas, including IV rooms and satellite locations.
• •Troubleshoots routine issues with automated dispensing cabinets, barcode scanning, and medication distribution workflows.
• •Monitors medication inventory levels, expiration dates, and usage trends to prevent shortages or waste, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• •Assists with receiving, checking in, and shelving medications and supplies from vendors.
• •Participates in daily physical inventory counts and reports unreconciled discrepancies promptly to pharmacy leadership.
• •Communicates effectively with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare staff to resolve routine medication‑related issues.
• •Assists with onboarding and training Pharmacy Technician I staff by demonstrating proper procedures and reinforcing safety and workflow expectations.
• •Complies with all regulatory, safety, infection control, and quality standards.
• •Completes annual skills assessments and competency validations.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Level II 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.

Level III Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate’s degree required.

Experience: At least five (5) 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. National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• •Proficient computer and math skills applicable to inpatient pharmacy operations.
• •Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• •Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• •Ability to read, interpret, and apply written procedures and policies.
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• •Customer service–oriented mindset.
• •EMR documentation experience.
• •Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced inpatient healthcare environment.

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