Certified Pharmacy Technician, First Shift, Outpatient Pharmacy

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Certified Pharmacy Technician in Outpatient Pharmacy. This exciting role involves assisting pharmacists in medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management. You will be part of a team that prioritizes patient care and safety, ensuring that medications are delivered accurately and efficiently. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about pharmacy, we encourage you to apply today and be part of something extraordinary!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current pharmacy technician registration and certification required.

Responsibilities

• Procures and distributes medication orders accurately.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies.
• Completes documentation and maintains logs accurately.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy Computer System

Job description

Location: UC Medical Center
Department: Outpatient Pharmacy
Hours: Full-Time, 36 hours/weekly
Shift: First Shift

UC Health is hiring a full-time Certified Pharmacy Technician for Outpatient Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center. We are offering a $2000 Sign-on Bonus!

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $19.42/hr.- $24.01/hr.

The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.

Job Info

• Job Identification 18616
• Job Category Pharmacy
• Posting Date 03/27/2025, 08:04 PM
• Locations 3188 Bellevue Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, US
• Employer University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC