Full-time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - IV & Med Delivery

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Onsite parking

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications in the Inpatient Pharmacy in Akron, OH. This is a full-time role with 40 hours/week, day shifts, weekend/holiday rotation, onsite.

The technician helps fill orders, prepares IV medications, delivers meds to nursing units, stocks dispensing units, and supports patient care. Eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus (taxable).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification: Registered or Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician required; trainees must obtain certification within 12 months.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with insurability as required by ACH insurance.

Responsibilities

• Fills medication orders by reviewing labels and preparing meds for pharmacist check.
• Refills patient medication carts with a 24-hour supply.
• Prepares oral syringes of patient medication.
• Prepares IV medications, including chemotherapy.
• Delivers medications to nursing units and stocks dispensing units.
• Packs bulk meds into unit-dose packages and performs inspections.
• Answers calls and assists nurses with medication supply issues.
• Transports medications to offsite locations as needed.
• Works shifts as required at all locations and performs other duties.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

IV medication preparation

Attention to detail

Communication with nursing staff

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Pharmacy Intern

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications in the Inpatient Pharmacy in Akron, OH. This is a full-time role with 40 hours/week, day shifts, weekend/holiday rotation, onsite.

The technician helps fill orders, prepares IV medications, delivers meds to nursing units, stocks dispensing units, and supports patient care. Eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus (taxable).