Job Description
UCHealth is hiring a Pharmacy Technician Inpatient I to support safe, accurate medication delivery for hospitalized patients. In this entry-level role, you will prepare and package medications, fill automated dispensing cabinets, manage inventory, and assist with sterile and non-sterile compounding under pharmacist supervision. You'll work closely with pharmacists and nursing staff in a fast-paced, patient-first environment that values teamwork, respect, and continuous learning, with opportunities to grow your skills across a leading, academic-affiliated health system.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, label, and package inpatient medications under pharmacist supervision
- Fill automated dispensing cabinets and medication carts accurately and on time
- Process medication orders in the pharmacy system, ensuring proper documentation
- Maintain inventory, rotate stock, and check for expired medications
- Compound simple sterile and non-sterile products per policy and safety standards
- Assist with medication deliveries to patient care units and respond to STAT requests
- Follow all regulatory, safety, and infection-control procedures
- Communicate effectively with pharmacists, nurses, and other care team members
- Support quality, accuracy, and patient-first service in a fast-paced hospital setting
Required Skills
- Medication preparation and labeling
- Hospital pharmacy operations
- Automated dispensing cabinet operation (e.g., Pyxis, Omnicell)
- Pharmacy information systems and order entry
- Sterile and non-sterile compounding
- Inventory management and restocking
- Medication safety and regulatory compliance
- Basic pharmaceutical calculations
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication in clinical settings
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