Pharmacy Technician II

Pharmacy Technician II

Executes core pharmacy technician duties with proficiency in standard workflows, hospital systems, and pharmacy operational programs under pharmacist supervision. Demonstrates proficiency in core pharmacy services, including medication dispensing, preparation, inventory management, sterile compounding, controlled substance handling, and regulatory compliance. Provides coverage across core pharmacy practice areas, including central/distributive operations, decentralized services, automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) management, and cleanroom compounding as assigned. Accurately prepares and safely dispenses patient-specific medication doses, ensuring correct drug, dose, dosage form, expiration dating, and barcode scanning. Compounds sterile medications such as IV solutions and piggyback containers under aseptic conditions, following USP <795> & <797> guidelines and institutional protocols, with appropriate oversight. Other duties as assigned. Works effectively with technicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and ensure continuity of pharmacy services across shifts, staffing assignments, and practice areas. Actively participates in departmental quality improvement efforts, attends educational activities, and supports training and mentorship of peers and pharmacy learners. Operates and troubleshoots medication automation systems, ADCs, and pharmacy software; interprets electronic health records accurately to support safe medication practices. Maintains inventory accuracy by receiving and rotating stock, removing expired medications, guaranteeing accurate medication counts, and managing controlled substances in compliance with regulatory standards. Ensures proper medication storage and overall inventory integrity. Identifies, reports, and helps prevent potential medication errors, including look-alike/sound-alike risks, contributing to a culture of safety. Handles, processes, and appropriately disposes of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department in accordance with environmental protocols. Proficient in the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and spill kits in the event of a hazardous medication spill. Participates in initiatives that improve medication-use processes and supports compliance with regulatory standards and institutional accreditation requirements. Prepares reports and assists with compliance documentation as directed by supervisors, contributing to operational transparency and accountability.

Education: High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience: 1+ years of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience, retail or ambulatory experience [Required]

Licenses and Certifications: Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required]