Pharmacy Tech - Full Time Night shift
Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
You'll work overnight, 10-hour shifts, seven days on and seven off, often with little supervision. How do you stay accurate and alert?
What they are checking: Self-discipline and judgment working nights with minimal supervision, as the posting describes.
Tell me about a time you caught your own mistake before it reached a patient.
What they are checking: Honesty and self-checking habits, which matter most when working alone.
What would you do
You notice a vial you're about to use expired last week. What do you do?
What they are checking: Catching and removing outdated stock before it reaches a patient.
A nurse calls urgently for a missing dose while you're in the middle of a compound. What do you do?
What they are checking: Prioritizing safely without breaking aseptic technique or rushing a critical step.
About the work
This role includes preparing sterile compounds, including chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs. What experience do you have with sterile compounding?
What they are checking: Real experience with aseptic technique and hazardous drug handling under USP 797 and 800.
Walk me through how you'd prepare an IV admixture from start to finish in the clean room.
What they are checking: Garbing, hand hygiene, aseptic technique and labeling done correctly every time.
What extra precautions do you take when compounding chemotherapy?
What they are checking: Knowledge of protective equipment, containment and spill handling for hazardous drugs.
How do you restock an automated dispensing cabinet without making errors?
What they are checking: Careful checking of product and location, since a wrong pocket can lead to a wrong dose.
How do you fill an emergency crash cart tray, and why does accuracy matter so much there?
What they are checking: Understanding that crash cart errors can fail during a code.
How do you keep a log of each preparation, and why does that matter?
What they are checking: Recordkeeping that supports traceability and compliance.
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