Certified Pharmacy Technician, Shift Varies, Inpatient Pharmacy

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Pharmacy Technician to join their Inpatient Pharmacy team. This part-time role offers the chance to assist pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where your attention to detail and communication skills will shine. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team culture, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the pharmacy field. Join a team that values excellence and make a difference in the lives of patients every day.

Benefits

$1,000 Sign on Bonus

Opportunities for professional development

Learning environment for constant development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Procures and distributes medication orders per established policies.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies.
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work cooperatively

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Location: UC Medical Center
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
Hours: Part-Time, 20 Hours/Weekly
Shift: Varies

UC Health is hiring for a part-time Certified Pharmacy Technician for Inpatient Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center. We are offering a $1,000 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.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

Unit Details:

• No on-call requirements
• Every third weekend rotation schedule
• Opportunities for professional development - Technician Advancement Program
• Learning environment allows for constant development

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• License and Certification: Current pharmacy technician registration and certification 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.

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

The actual pay rate for this position will depend 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.

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.