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Are you a nursing student looking to build valuable hospital experience while working alongside pharmacists and healthcare professionals? Join our team as a PRN Pharmacy Technician and play an important role in ensuring patients receive safe, accurate, and timely medications.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your clinical knowledge, develop medication management skills, and gain exposure to hospital pharmacy operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will support pharmacists in preparing, compounding, dispensing, and delivering medications while helping maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Enter medication and patient information into EPIC as appropriate.
• Complete department-approved sterile compounding training.
• Prepare and compound sterile medications when assigned.
• Retrieve, count, prepare, and package medications for pharmacist verification.
• Accurately fill medication orders and prescriptions in a timely manner.
• Receive, maintain, and secure pharmacy inventory.
• Deliver medications to patients and clinical units following pharmacist verification.
• Prepare medications for delivery or shipment.
• Retrieve and process returned or unused medications when appropriate.
• Conduct patient follow-up calls as required.
• Order, stock, and organize medications and supplies.
• Follow hazardous waste handling procedures.
• Assist with quality assurance initiatives and monitor for expired medications.
• Maintain pharmacy equipment cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Prioritize workload based on patient care needs.
• Make timely medication deliveries to nursing units.
• Participate in department meetings, huddles, and team initiatives.
• Help train and support new pharmacy team members.

We are committed to helping you succeed through comprehensive onboarding and ongoing education.

You will:

• Complete all required hospital and department-specific training programs.
• Participate in EPIC training.
• Attend pharmacy technician orientation and training sessions.
• Complete required competencies for assigned pharmacy areas.
• Continue building skills in pharmacy automation, medication safety, and healthcare technology.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Nursing Students are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Active registration with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or
• Willingness to submit registration by your first day of employment, including required fingerprinting and FBI background check.

• One year of pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required within six months of hire.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Sound judgment and prioritization abilities.
• Proficiency with pharmacy technology and automation systems.
• Knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets and robotic dispensing equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting abilities for pharmacy technology systems and software.
• A collaborative, patient-focused approach to care.

We value team members who:

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Deliver exceptional service to patients, families, and coworkers.
• Communicate effectively across departments and shifts.
• Maintain proper hygiene, appearance, and required personal protective equipment.
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.

• Gain hands-on hospital experience while attending nursing school.
• Work directly with pharmacists and clinical teams.
• Build knowledge of medications, patient care, and healthcare operations.
• Develop skills that strengthen future nursing and healthcare careers.
• Flexible PRN schedule designed to support your educational goals.

If you're ready to gain valuable healthcare experience and make a meaningful impact on patient care, apply today for our PRN Pharmacy Technician opportunity.