State of Oklahoma·Norman, Oklahoma
Assists pharmacists in filling prescriptions, counting pills, and typing labels. Responsible for managing inventory reports for medical supplies and distributing medications to nursing stations.
452 mental health and substance abuse serv.
GMH - Pharmacy Services
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Full/Part-Time: Full time
Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.
The Pharmacy Tech works in the Pharmacy Services Department at Griffin Memorial Hospital. Incumbents in this position are assigned responsibilities for assisting in filling prescriptions and dispensing drugs.
The functions in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:
Assisting pharmacist in filling prescriptions and counting pills; uses electronic pill counter
Receiving and completing inventory reports for medical and surgical supplies requisitioned.
Typing labels and posts all information on appropriate records.
Distributing filled and labeled prescriptions to nursing stations.
Minimum Qualifications: and Experience:
Three years of experience as a pharmacy clerk and possession of a pharmacy technician permit issued by the Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy and/or other recognized pharmacy technician certification board as required by the hiring entity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the completion of thirty semester hours of college course work for each year of the required experience.
Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as a Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults. Griffin Memorial Hospital is a 120-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving persons aged 18 and over with severe mental illness and provides in-patient hospital care for those in need of mental health & substance abuse services.
Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.
This agency requires coverage 24 hours, 7 days per week. Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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Requires three years of experience as a pharmacy clerk and a valid pharmacy technician permit from the Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy or a recognized certification board. Education may be substituted for experience at a rate of 30 semester hours per year.
Market context
Pharmacy technician openings in Oklahoma are often driven by steady demand in retail and clinical settings, and employers typically screen closely for current state licensure or a clear plan to obtain it quickly. These roles can be competitive because the license requirement, training timeline, and patient-facing accuracy expectations narrow the applicant pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Oklahoma Pharmacy Technician license status before applying.