Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you caught a mistake before it reached a patient.
What they are checking: Whether they double-check work and speak up, which is critical in hospital pharmacy.
What would you do
You notice that a medication you are preparing looks different than usual. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they stop and check with the pharmacist rather than assuming it is fine.
This role rotates between AM and PM shifts. How do you stay accurate across different shift times?
What they are checking: Whether they can adjust to a rotating schedule without losing focus or reliability.
A nurse calls upset that a medication has not arrived on the floor. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they stay courteous, find the problem and communicate clearly, which the posting stresses.
About the work
Walk me through how you fill and check a medication order for an inpatient unit.
What they are checking: Whether they follow a careful process that supports the pharmacist's final check and prevents errors.
What is your experience with sterile compounding and USP 797?
What they are checking: Whether they know aseptic technique and clean room rules needed to prepare IV medications safely.
How do you handle hazardous drugs safely under USP 800?
What they are checking: Whether they know protective equipment and handling steps that protect them and others from exposure.
How do you manage drug inventory, including expired or short supply items?
What they are checking: Whether they understand inventory rotation, shortages and the impact on patient care.
How do you restock automated dispensing cabinets like Pyxis, and what do you watch for?
What they are checking: Whether they load the right drug in the right pocket and follow controlled substance rules.
What certifications do you hold, and how do you keep up with your annual competencies?
What they are checking: Whether they hold the required license and certifications and take ongoing training seriously.
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