Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - DOE

Position: Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I - DOE - 6:30pm - 5:00am

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I – DOE – 6:30pm – 5:00am

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) | Anchorage, Alaska

Under the close supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performs technical duties related to pharmaceutical care in an accurate and timely manner.

Summary

Provides supportive, technical care in a pharmacy setting, ensuring the safe and accurate preparation, handling and dispensing of medication throughout the inpatient unit.

Responsibilities

• Non‑Sterile and Sterile Compounding
  • Prepares compounded non‑sterile and sterile preparations, including chemotherapy, IV additive solutions and controlled substances, for final pharmacist verification.
  • Interprets physician orders, selects and measures medications for compounding, composes ingredients, inspects final product for accuracy, labels the product, maintains manufacturing records and obtains final pharmacist check.
  • Determines accurate expiration or beyond‑use dates for each product prepared.
• Prescription Processing
  • Accurately interprets, fills, and prepares prescriptions with appropriate medications and/or medical supplies for pharmacist verification.
• Inventory Management
  • Receives, checks, rotates and stocks items from pharmacy procurement; reconciles discrepancies and ensures correct items are received.
  • Inventories and replenishes operating room and surgical area trays, RSI kits, etc.
  • Manages controlled substances, complies with regulatory requirements and assists with drug diversion surveillance.
  • Operates and maintains automated dispensing unit‑dose systems and repackaging software.
  • Packages medications into single unit doses and prepares patient‑specific doses as needed.
  • Determines floor and external stock needs; follows established policies to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
  • Restocks drug storage areas and refills automated drug dispensing devices throughout the hospital.
• Other Duties
  • Performs additional duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of regulations and practice standards of pharmaceutical care.
• Knowledge of drug names, strengths and dosage forms.
• Knowledge of applicable computer software systems.
• Skill in using pharmaceutical equipment and instruments.
• Critical thinking skills in performing pharmaceutical care activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Minimum Education Qualification

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Minimum Experience Qualification

Non‑supervisory – None.

Minimum Certification Qualification

Current State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern license required.

Preferred Experience Qualification

Pharmacy or related experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

• When exposed to hazardous materials, sharp objects or infectious diseases, must don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must operate within department’s engineering controls such as negative‑pressure storage rooms and compounding hoods.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

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