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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting pharmacists by preparing, packaging, and distributing medications to patients within a hospital or inpatient healthcare facility. You will be responsible for accurately interpreting medication orders, maintaining patient medication profiles, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and hospital policies.
As an Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will collaborate closely with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceutical care. Your role will involve preparing intravenous medications, compounding sterile products, managing medication inventory, and maintaining accurate records of medication dispensing activities. You will also be responsible for restocking automated dispensing cabinets, performing medication reconciliation, and assisting in medication audits and inspections.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospital environment. You must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with healthcare professionals and patients. Additionally, you should have a solid understanding of pharmaceutical terminology, medication dosage calculations, and pharmacy laws and regulations.
Your responsibilities will include ensuring medication safety by verifying patient information, allergies, and medication histories. You will also assist in maintaining a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines. Your role will require you to stay updated on new medications, pharmacy practices, and regulatory changes through ongoing education and training.
We value teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to patient care excellence. As part of our pharmacy team, you will have opportunities for professional growth and development, including participation in continuing education programs and certification renewals. Your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes, medication safety, and overall healthcare quality within our facility.
If you are passionate about pharmacy practice, dedicated to patient safety, and eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team and help us deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care to our patients every day.
Responsibilities
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- Compound sterile intravenous medications following aseptic techniques.
- Maintain accurate patient medication profiles and records.
- Restock and manage automated medication dispensing systems.
- Perform medication reconciliation and assist in medication audits.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and pharmacy regulations.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure medication safety.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of pharmacy workspace.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required.
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Previous inpatient pharmacy experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medication dosage calculations and pharmaceutical terminology.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Familiarity with pharmacy software and automated dispensing systems.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience working in an inpatient pharmacy setting?
- How do you ensure accuracy when preparing and dispensing medications?
- What steps do you take to maintain patient confidentiality and medication safety?
- Describe a time when you identified and resolved a medication error.
- How do you stay updated on pharmacy regulations and new medications?
