Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician - $5K Sign-On, Daytime PRN

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $5,000 (taxable)

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with dispensing, labeling and documentation for outpatient medications across multiple locations in Ohio. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety compliance, and foundational pharmacy operations expertise.

The candidate will perform non-sterile compounding, inventory management, and collaboration with clinicians while adhering to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPhT certification within one year of hire.
• Valid state driver's license required; insurability per ACH.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in retrieval, processing, and distribution of medication for patient use.
• Accurately pull, label, package and prepare medication for pharmacist verification.
• Adhere to state, federal, and accreditation standards to ensure safe pharmacy practice.
• Complete non-sterile compounding per USP <795> standards.
• Alert pharmacist to allergies, interactions or insurance issues; complete shipping processes.
• Provide courteous, timely customer service.
• Restock supplies and manage inventory, removing outdated meds.
• Maintain inventory levels and document in medical records where appropriate.
• Demonstrate professional relationships with staff, providers and nurses.
• Train new employees and serve as a positive role model.
• Ensure compliance with Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, URAC, ACHC, CMS, FDA, DEA rules.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ohio State Registered Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within one year of hire

Tools

EPIC Willow

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with dispensing, labeling and documentation for outpatient medications across multiple locations in Ohio. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety compliance, and foundational pharmacy operations expertise.

The candidate will perform non-sterile compounding, inventory management, and collaboration with clinicians while adhering to regulatory standards.