Inpatient Pharmacy Technician III

🏢 BJC HealthCare
📍 Manchester, MO Part-time
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Job Description

BJC HealthCare seeks an experienced Inpatient Pharmacy Tech 3 to support safe, timely medication therapy for hospitalized patients. In this advanced technician role, you will prepare and distribute medications, perform sterile and non-sterile compounding, manage inventory and automation, and assist with controlled substance workflows under pharmacist supervision. You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, help train junior techs, and contribute to safety and quality initiatives in a mission-driven, patient-focused environment with strong development opportunities. Prepare, package, and label medications for inpatient orders under pharmacist supervision Support sterile and non-sterile compounding per hospital and regulatory standards Manage medication inventory, including stocking, rotation, and resolving discrepancies Use pharmacy automation and electronic health record systems to process orders accurately Assist with controlled substance handling, documentation, and audits Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and providers to ensure timely medication delivery Perform medication cart fills, automated dispensing cabinet replenishment, and returns Participate in quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives within the pharmacy Train and mentor less experienced pharmacy technicians and support staff Maintain compliance with hospital, state, and federal pharmacy regulations and policies Inpatient pharmacy operations Sterile and non-sterile compounding Medication order entry support Inventory and controlled substance management Use of automated dispensing cabinets (e.g., Pyxis, Omnicell) Electronic health record and pharmacy systems Medication safety and regulatory compliance Pharmacy calculations and dosage preparation Quality assurance and process improvement Training and mentoring junior technicians Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active state Pharmacy Technician license/registration (or eligibility per Missouri requirements) National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred or required Competency in sterile compounding (USP / ) Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and medication safety standards Familiarity with automated dispensing cabinets and pharmacy information systems