Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient Pharmacy

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician will support pharmacists in the inpatient pharmacy by preparing, compounding, and distributing medications and intravenous admixtures. The role ensures compliance with federal and local regulations while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Key responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in medication preparation and dispensing.
• Calculate and compound ingredients for extemporaneous preparations and IV solutions under supervision.
• Perform double‑checks on prepared medications and maintain dispensing records.
• Follow aseptic technique and IV room procedures for admixture preparation.
• Inspect nursing units to ensure safe storage and maintain proper medication storage conditions.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain pharmaceutical equipment according to policies.
• Manage inventory, including expiry, variance, and recall handling.
• Respond to incidents, adverse drug reactions, and medication errors.
• Perform shift duties, including weekends and public holidays.
• Assist in training, coaching, and orientation of pharmacy technicians and new employees.

Required profile

• Valid pharmacy technician licensure or certification.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work punctual, shift‑based schedules.
• Willingness to participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuous professional development.

Required skills

• Compounding of extemporaneous preparations.
• IV admixture preparation and aseptic technique.
• Pharmaceutical equipment operation and calibration.
• Medication inventory management.
• Accurate record‑keeping and double‑checking of medications.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a modern inpatient pharmacy environment.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Collaborative team supporting patient safety and care.