Certified Pharmacy Technicians hiring event Nov. 19th

UC Health (Cincinnati); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health (Cincinnati) seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and keeping patient records. The role works under supervision and may involve specialized duties in the department.

Responsibilities include medication ordering, IV admixtures, stock management, and accurate data entry. Certification and state Board of Pharmacy registration are required, with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Recently certified, licensed or graduated within past 12 months.
• Current pharmacy technician registration and certification recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Procures and distributes medication orders per prescriber or pharmacist request.
• Fills physician orders, medication kits, medication carts, and stock requisitions accurately.
• Replenishes medications in emergency drug containers and floor stock areas.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures and sterile preparations using appropriate techniques.
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas 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 the pharmacy computer system accurately.
• Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately.
• Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
• Answers the telephone and directs calls to appropriate personnel.
• Answers requests at the window/door and makes Stat deliveries to patient care areas when requested.
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately.
• Keeps pharmacy areas clean and well-organized; maintains equipment cleanliness.
• Completes medication storage area inspections and replaces outdated medications.
• Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned.
• Organizes and maintains responsibility for an identified quality improvement project.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Education

Pharmacy Technician certification

Recent graduate or licensed within 12 months

Job description

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

• 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.

Education: Recently certified, licensed or graduated within past 12 months, minimum required.

License and Certification : Current pharmacy technician registration and certification that is recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required.