Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Hospital Roles

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in inpatient and outpatient services at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. You will handle prescriptions, labeling, compounding, and use dispensing technology in a high-volume hospital setting.

Requirements include ExCPT/PTCB certification, High School diploma or GED, and ASHP/ACPE training preferred. Prior retail/ambulatory experience is a plus; rotating shifts and 40-hour weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• Assists pharmacist in preparation of medications in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Experience with prescription processing and medication labeling.
• Familiar with sterile/non-sterile compounding guidelines.
• Knowledge of EMR and pharmacy dispensing systems.

Responsibilities

• Accepts written, faxed, electronic prescriptions and verbal orders as allowed.
• Enters information into EHR and ensures correct charges for patient billing.
• Prepares labels, counts and pours medications, and stocks inventory.
• Operates robotic dispensing systems and medication transport.
• Assist in education and precepting of newer technicians and students.

Skills

EMR

Stocking Medications

Math Proficiency

POS Equipment

Processing Prescriptions

Dispensing Prescriptions

Robotic Dispensing

Prioritization

Performance Improvement

Packaging Medications

Insurance Claims

Compounding Medications

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Active Listening

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Professional Judgement

Diagnostic Testing

Medication Transport

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASHP/ACPE tech training program (preferred)

ExCPT Certification

Job description

Mercy Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in inpatient and outpatient services at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. You will handle prescriptions, labeling, compounding, and use dispensing technology in a high-volume hospital setting.

Requirements include ExCPT/PTCB certification, High School diploma or GED, and ASHP/ACPE training preferred. Prior retail/ambulatory experience is a plus; rotating shifts and 40-hour weekly schedule.