Certified Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient
TriHealth
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Job summary
TriHealth in Cincinnati is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in safe, accurate distribution of medications across inpatient and outpatient settings. This entry-level role emphasizes precision, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols.
You will work with chemotherapy and hazardous meds, operate pharmacy automation, and maintain inventory. TriHealth offers professional development, competitive benefits, and a supportive leadership culture.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- PCTB or ExCPT certification required/ preferred.
- Must be registered with Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Responsibilities
- Support pharmacists in safe, accurate medication distribution.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Are you ready to take an active role in a dynamic pharmacy department within a leading hospital? We are seeking a dedicated
Are you ready to take an active role in a dynamic pharmacy department within a leading hospital? We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support our pharmacists in ensuring the safe and efficient preparation, distribution, and management of medications across various units, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency room, and operating room settings. At TriHealth, you'll be part of an award-winning healthcare system committed to delivering exceptional patient care and improving community health. We invest in our team members through professional development, advanced training opportunities, and supportive leadership. Whether you're beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a purpose-driven culture where your contributions are valued and your growth is encouraged.
Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220
- Full Time
- Evening Shift
- Variable shifts between 11:30 AM and 11:30 PM, including:
- 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
- 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Weekend rotation: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. For more information, please visit our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits
This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 12-month commitment (external qualified candidates only).
- High School Diploma or GED or GED is required. Associate or bachelor's Degree approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Preferred)
- Up to 1 year Pharmacy experience is required.
- 1 - 2 years Pharmacy; previous experience with computer applications and pharmacy automation is preferred (Preferred)
- Approved certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PCTB) and ExCPT Certification by the National Healthcareer Association - National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) is required
- Must be registered with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician required
The Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I supports pharmacists in ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely distribution of medications to hospitalized patients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, selecting, counting, non-sterile compounding, packaging, labeling, and delivering medications. As an entry-level role, this position also involves maintaining inventory, operating pharmacy automation systems, and adhering to safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Supports pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications by performing a variety of technical tasks in accordance with department protocols and regulatory standards. Demonstrates competency through regular audits, observational checklists, and performance rounding.
- Medication Preparation & Distribution accurately selects, counts, compounds (non-sterile), packages, scans, labels, fills, and delivers medications in compliance with departmental guidelines.
- Non-sterile compounding performs weighing, measuring, and mixing of ingredients using proper calculations, equipment, and technique, ensuring accuracy and safety.
- Automated Dispensing Machines: proficient in signing into systems, loading, refilling, unloading, managing expirations, and resolving discrepancies in ADCs.
- Stock Orders/Emergency Carts/Boxes: accurately and efficiently fills medication orders and emergency supplies in a timely manner.
- Delivery: ensures timely and accurate delivery of medications via tubing, cart runs, IV runs, and STAT deliveries. Verifies correct delivery location and proper storage (e.g., refrigeration, secure storage).
- Responsible for inventory control through proper removal of medications from automation, stock rotation, removal of expired medications, reordering/stocking of medications/supplies when stock is low, and packaging/assembling medications for future dispensing. Ensures safe storage of medications. Verifies quantity on hand (QOH) and adjusts inventory records as necessary; promptly reports discrepancies to the on-site buyer. When inventory counts are incorrect, updates Omnicell with the correct quantity and earliest expiration date, and escalates significant discrepancies to the buyer. Notifies the buyer of increased usage trends in medications or supplies. Identifies medications frequently expiring and recommends PAR level adjustments to the buyer for evaluation. Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows safety protocols when handling hazardous medications. Maintains accurate inventory of controlled substances (CII–CV), including documentation and reconciliation of records. Immediately reports unresolved controlled substance discrepancies to a supervisor.
- Adheres to departmental standards and ensures the effective use of pharmacy automation and electronic systems. Follows established departmental policies, standard operating procedures, and workflows. Maintains pharmacy automation systems by performing routine tasks such as changing consumables and cleaning equipment. Identifies, troubleshoots, and reports issues related to pharmacy automation in a timely manner. Accesses patient information, processes pharmacy messages from the in-basket, and prints medication labels using the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Communicates professionally and respectfully with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, patients, and other healthcare team members in person, over the phone, and in writing. Effectively manages and triages requests, ensuring timely and appropriate follow-up. Escalates complex or unresolved issues to the on-duty pharmacist or pharmacy leadership. Reports errors promptly, maintains accurate documentation, and contributes to the development of corrective action plans. Consistently demonstrates the TriHealth Way, SERVE values, ALWAYS behaviors, and adheres to the 5 Safety Practices on.
Pharmacy Technicians will be working with chemotherapy and hazardous medications on a daily basis and compounding is a primary job duty.
- Bending -
- Climbing - Rarely
- Concentrating - Consistently
- Continuous Learning - Consistently
- Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
- Hearing: Other Sounds -
- Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
- Kneeling - Rarely
- Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
- Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
- Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
- Pulling - Rarely
- Pushing - Frequently
- Reaching - Consistently
- Reading - Consistently
- Sitting - Rarely
- Standing - Consistently
- Stooping - Occasionally
- Talking -
- Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
- Use of Hands - Consistently
- Color Vision - Consistently
- Visual Acuity: Far -
- Visual Acuity: Near -
- Walking - Frequently
- Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
- Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
- Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
- Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
- Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
- Work on improving quality, safety, and service
- Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
- Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
- Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
- Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
- Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
- Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
- Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
- Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
Accredited Pharmacy Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician (Chemo Pharmacy Technician), Compounding Technician, OR Pharmacy Tech (Operating Room Pharmacy Tech), RPhT (Registered Pharmacy Technician), Retail Pharmacy Technician
Careers at TriHealth are diverse. From clinical to administrative, sales to service, our team members contribute skills that are as varied as the services we offer and the people we serve. As an employer, TriHealth demonstrates the organization's values by offering comprehensive benefits packages, competitive wages, and milestone recognition. Explore our career options to help you determine the type of job best for you as well as help narrow your search within our website. We look forward to you joining the TriHealth family!
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