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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital pharmacy team. In this role, you will work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and accurate preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications to inpatients. Your responsibilities will include compounding sterile and non-sterile medications, maintaining medication inventory, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. You will also assist in medication reconciliation, manage automated dispensing cabinets, and provide excellent customer service to patients and staff. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, able to prioritize tasks, and possess strong communication skills. Certification as a pharmacy technician and prior experience in an inpatient or hospital pharmacy setting are highly desirable. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and to work as part of a dedicated healthcare team. If you are passionate about pharmacy practice and want to contribute to the well-being of patients in a hospital setting, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Compound sterile and non-sterile preparations
- Maintain accurate medication inventory and records
- Operate and manage automated dispensing cabinets
- Assist with medication reconciliation for inpatients
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
- Deliver medications to nursing units and patient care areas
- Provide excellent customer service to patients and staff
- Participate in quality assurance and safety initiatives
- Assist in training new pharmacy technicians
Requirements
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- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential
- Previous experience in a hospital or inpatient pharmacy preferred
- Knowledge of pharmacy operations and medication safety
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Familiarity with automated dispensing systems
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to lift and move moderate weights
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have a current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential?
- How many years of experience do you have in an inpatient or hospital pharmacy?
- Are you familiar with automated dispensing cabinets?
- Can you describe your experience with sterile compounding?
- How do you prioritize tasks in a busy environment?
- What steps do you take to ensure medication safety?
- Are you comfortable working various shifts, including weekends?
- Have you participated in medication reconciliation processes?
- How do you handle stressful situations or urgent requests?
- Why are you interested in working in a hospital pharmacy setting?
