Certified Pharmacy Technician, 3rd Shift, Inpatient Pharmacy

Job Description

Location:

UC Medical Center
Department:
Inpatient Pharmacy

Hours:

Shift: 3rd shift / 7 on 7 off
Full-time 3rd shift Certified Pharmacy Technician at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
We offer a $2,000 Sign on Bonus.

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory and patient records. They work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and do not perform duties that can legally be performed by only a registered pharmacist. Pharmacy Technician II demonstrates a high level of initiative and motivation along with competency in a specialized area(s) of the department.

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, UC Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world‑renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

• No on‑call requirements
• 7 on and 7 off rotation
• Opportunities for professional development – Technician Advancement Program
• Learning environment allows for constant development

Location:

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Education: required High School Diploma or GED.
License and Certification: Current pharmacy technician registration and certification that is recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required.
Years of

Experience:

No experience required, 1–2 Years equivalent experience preferred.
Required Skills and Knowledge: Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods; work cooperatively with health‑system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; set priorities and solve problems; respond quickly to emergency requests; communicate effectively (orally and in writing); and assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by the organization.

• Procures and distributes medication orders per prescriber request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Fills physician orders, medication kits, medication carts, and stock requisitions accurately.
• Replenishes medications in emergency drug containers and floor stock areas accurately.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques.
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds.
• Enters medication orders into pharmacy computer system accurately (if applicable).
• Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately.
• Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel.
• Answers requests at the window/door and makes Stat deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested.
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately; files documentation in appropriate locations.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication.
• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well‑organized; keeps pharmacy equipment clean.
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications.
• Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned.
• Organizes and maintains responsibility for an identified quality improvement project for the department; presents annual update for project responsibilities.
• Meets and performs according to hospital and department standards of performance.

Salary:
Expected starting range $19.42/hr–$24.01/hr; actual pay depends on experience, skills, and marketplace factors.