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Inpatient Pharmacy Tech 2

BJC HealthCare

#Quality Assurance #Regulatory Compliance #Patient Care #Pharmacy Technician #Medication Management #Inventory Rotation #Sterile Compounding #Automated Dispensing Machines

Quick overview

The role involves preparing medication orders, conducting sterile and non-sterile compounding, and transporting medications to nursing units. Additionally, the technician maintains automated dispensing machines and ensures regulatory cleanliness and documentation compliance.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED, a State Board of Pharmacy registration, and National Pharmacy Technician Certification. Prior inpatient or hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, specifically in the 2-5 year range.

high schoolprofessional certificateQuality AssuranceInventory ManagementWorkflow ManagementRegulatory CompliancePatient SafetyMedication DispensingSterile CompoundingMedication DeliveryAutomated Dispensing MachinesNon-sterile Compounding

Job description

Additional Information

About the Role

Are you a certified pharmacy technician ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact on patient care? Join our experienced inpatient pharmacy team at Barnes-Jewish West County, where your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will directly support safe and effective medication delivery.

Schedule

Full-time 7 days on / 7 days off
Shifts:
Weekdays: 10:00 AM – 8:30
PM
Weekends: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM Weekend and holidays as they fall on scheduled rotation
In this role you will: Refill and maintain automated dispensing machines Assist with preparation of compounded sterile products Deliver medications safely and accurately to nursing units National Pharmacy Technician Certification (required) Pharmacy Technician license (required) Prior inpatient or hospital pharmacy experience preferred

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care.
With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience.
The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital Pharmacy is responsible for the Medication Management of patients by procuring, storing, and distributing medications throughout the hospital.
The pharmacy is also involved with many patient safety and quality processes to optimize medication administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose The Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient 2, under the direct supervision of a staff pharmacist and according to standard procedures, prepares medication orders, and assists in dispensing & transporting medications. This position also conducts sterile and/or non-sterile compounding, uses various automated/electronic systems and maintains the required documentation & records.

Responsibilities

Maintains quality assurance standards and required documentation; maintains regulatory cleanliness compliance. Assists in the preparation of medication orders, to include workflow management, basic preparation & dispensing, and non-sterile compounding. Uses automated/electronic systems to manage product preparation, inventory, patient records, and regulatory compliance. Supports various inventory activities, to include inventory storage, ordering, rotating, beyond use dating, and cleanliness. Pursues proficiency in compounding sterile preparations and/or other advanced skills. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience <2 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications State Bd Pharm Registration Pharmacy Tech Certification Preferred Requirements Experience 2-5 years