Certified Pharmacy Technician Rotating 1st and 2nd Shift

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement employer match

Generous paid time off

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, OH is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing sterile and non-sterile medications, packaging, and inventory control on patient care units. You will work under pharmacist supervision, with specialized sterile compounding training and access to automated systems.

A High school diploma and Ohio Tech certification are required; prior pharmacy technician experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active Ohio Pharmacy Technician certification
• Previous pharmacy technician experience desirable
• Effective communication and math skills

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with sterile and non-sterile compounding under supervision
• Package medications and manage inventory on patient care units
• Facilitate medication dispensing via pharmacy systems and assist billing

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Rotating

Description: *This position is located at Mount Carmel East

Why Mount Carmel?

With five hospitals, over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics, a college of nursing, a Medicare Advantage plan, and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide. We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing.

Why Columbus?

The nation's 14th largest city, Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the Midwest – ranked #1 for population growth, #1 for job growth, #1 for wage growth, and #1 real estate market. And with a vibrant blend of professional sports, world-class attractions, creative cuisines, and a flourishing music and arts scene, you'll never be found wanting for entertainment and experiences to call your own in Columbus. Learn more at www.experiencecolumbus.com!

About the job:

The Certified Pharmacy Tech, will assist the pharmacist in assuring timely and accurate provision of medications to patients. Technician responsibilities are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. These functions may include unit dose dispensing, sterile compounding, non-sterile compounding, medication packaging, inventory control, record keeping and billing, and use of equipment and automated technology. Mount Carmel also offers an elevated Certified Pharmacy Tech - Sterile Compounding compensation program for all sterile compounding trained technicians, regardless of prior experience. Following completion of our standardized training program, all signed off technicians will be approved for elevated compensation.

What You Will Do:

Establish a working identity with our Pharmacy Team and continue to build upon our culture Following in depth, role specific training.

Team responsibilities include:

• Preparation of sterile products (including chemotherapy) using aseptic technique, in compliance with regulatory standards
• Preparation of non-sterile products (including hazardous medication), in compliance with regulatory standards
• Repackaging of bulk oral medication using our Parata Systems and Medical Packaging Inc robots
• Facilitating medication dispensing via Automated Dispensing Cabinets on our patient care units
• Assists in the dispensing of orders/prescriptions through our pharmacy inventory system
• Assists in inventory control by processing our daily Pharmacy Department order; assuring proper stock rotation, storage and appropriate expiration dating.
• Escalates medication and non-medication orders to the Purchasing Team
• Assists the department with proper billing of patients and other units

What we are looking for:

• Education: High school graduation or equivalent
• Licensure / Certification: Approved Pharmacy Technician Certification. Active registration as a Certified Tech with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience: Previous pharmacy technician experience is desirable
• Effective Communication Skills
• Aptitude in mathematical manipulations (ratios, proportions, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions).

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Relocation assistance for eligible new colleagues
• Employee recognition incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities' at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.