Certified Lead Pharmacy Technician

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Lead Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician to enhance their career and develop leadership skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to perform essential inpatient pharmacy duties while guiding and mentoring fellow technicians. You will coordinate daily operations, ensure exceptional patient care, and maintain the highest standards of service. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in healthcare. Join a team that values your contributions and invest in your future with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Qualifications

• Active National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required.
• Must be a Pharmacy Technician II with potential for chemotherapy training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in medication distribution under pharmacist supervision.
• Prepare sterile compounds and act as a resource for other technicians.
• Lead the Pharmacy Technician team ensuring quality services.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Compounding Sterile Products

Medication Distribution

Inventory Control

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

Pharmacy Technology

Job description

Are you a certified pharmacy technician looking to advance your career and develop your leadership skills? At TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, we are seeking a motivated Lead Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to perform essential inpatient pharmacy duties while learning how to become an effective leader, guiding and mentoring fellow technicians to ensure exceptional patient care and operational excellence.

As the Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will not only perform essential inpatient pharmacy duties but also coordinate daily operations, mentor junior technicians, and work closely with pharmacists and medical staff to enhance workflow and patient care. Your expertise and leadership will be vital in maintaining the highest standards of service and operational excellence.

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Hours:

• Full-Time, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Evening shift, Flexible schedule potential between the hours of 11:00 AM and 11:30 PM
• Weekends and holiday rotations

Total Rewards Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (External qualified candidates only and one-year work commitment required)
• Additional incentives per hour (based on hours and shift)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• 401k, professional development, career growth opportunities, Student loan repayment assistance, Tuition reimbursement, and more

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Degree or GED
• Active National Pharm Tech Cert (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or ExCPT Certification by the National Healthcareer Association
• Active registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Ability to compound sterile products and maintain a sterile environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Up to 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician II with potential for chemotherapy training upon promotion

Job Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, assist in the distribution of medications to patients in the hospital (inpatient and outpatient units, emergency room, and operating room). This includes selecting, counting, compounding, packing, labeling, and delivering medications to the units.
• Prepare sterile compounds, including chemotherapy and hazardous substances.
• Act as a resource and subject matter expert to other Pharmacy Technicians, intervening in challenging situations and working to resolve escalated issues.
• Maintain competency and broaden skills by working in multiple areas of the pharmacy.
• Proficient in unit dose dispensing duties, operating equipment, non-sterile compounding, and sterile compounding duties.
• Manage inventory control through stock rotation, removal of expired medications, reordering/stocking of medications/supplies, and packaging/assembling medications for future dispensing.
• Use pharmacy technology, follow department standards of work, policies, and workflows.
• Lead the team of Pharmacy Technicians, ensuring efficient and quality pharmacy services are provided to patients.
• Consult with and update supervisors regarding any team issues, task difficulties, and complex problems.
• Provide input in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation of Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians.
• Train, orient, and mentor new staff members.

Other Job-Related Information:

• Must be minimally a Pharmacy Technician II and become chemo-trained to be eligible for the Lead Pharmacy Technician position
• Required to train in compounding sterile hazardous medications and be available to compound hazardous medications as needed
• Will be working with hazardous and toxic substances

Working Conditions:

• Climbing: Rarely
• Concentrating: Consistently
• Continuous Learning: Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation: Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication: Consistently
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Lifting <10 lbs.: Consistently
• Lifting 50+ lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting 11-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• Pulling: Rarely
• Pushing: Frequently
• Reaching: Consistently
• Reading: Consistently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing: Consistently
• Stooping: Frequently
• Thinking/Reasoning: Consistently
• Use of Hands: Consistently
• Color Vision: Consistently