Certified Pharmacy Technician, Shift Varies, Inpatient Pharmacy

Certified Pharmacy Technician, Shift Varies, Inpatient Pharmacy

Location: UC Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Hours: Full‑time, 40 hours weekly

Shift: Shift Varies

Sign‑on Bonus: $2,000

Job Description:

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and do not perform duties that can legally be performed by only a registered pharmacist. For Pharmacy Technician II, additional responsibilities involve a high level of initiative and competency in specialized areas of the department.

Unit Details:

• No on‑call requirements
• Every third weekend rotation schedule
• Opportunities for professional development – Technician Advancement Program Louise
• Learning ўз environment allows for constant development

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required
• License and Certification:
  Current Ohio state‑registered pharmacy technician registration and certification required
• Experience:
  
  No experience required; 1–2 years of equivalent experience preferred
• Skills &RCI:
  Accurate work with attention to detail within specified time periods; cooperative teamwork; ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes; set priorities, solve problems, respond quickly to emergency requests, communicate effectively orally and in writing

Responsibilities:

• Procure and distribute medication orders according to established policies and procedures
• Fill physician orders, medication kits, carts, and stock requisitions accurately; replenish emergency drug containers and floor stock areas
• Prepare intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas on schedule
• Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies per policies
• Pick up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas during delivery rounds
• Enter medication orders, charges, and credits accurately into the pharmacy computer system
• Generate reports, pick lists, and labels as required; answer the telephone, direct calls, and make stat deliveries
• Organize and prioritize work assignments; maintain logs, records, and other required documentation accurately
• Complete and document all assigned medication storage area inspections monthly; conduct quality monitors and related documentation
• Own an identified quality improvement project; present annual updates
• Meet and perform according to hospital and department standards of performance

Equal Employment Opportunity:

UC Health is an EEO employer.