Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Zusammenfassung

Akron Children's is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, distribution, and inventory in a fast-paced hospital setting. This part-time role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to USP standards.

The position requires a Certification or intern status with Ohio, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license. You will work 16 hours per week, typically 4 PM–8:30 PM on weekdays, with every other weekend, onsite in Akron.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Registration as a Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern required; others must certify within 12 months.
• Valid State driver's license and ability to obtain/maintain insurability.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• No supervisory experience required.

Aufgaben

• Assist the pharmacist in retrieval, processing, and distribution of medication for patient administration.
• Pull, label, package, and prepare medications to be verified by a pharmacist.
• Perform basic unit-dose packaging and batch filling.
• Sterile, non-sterile, and hazardous compounding.
• Prepare intravenous medications, including chemotherapy.
• Complete USP <795>/<797>/<800> training and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Restock ADCs and deliver meds to patient care areas as needed.
• Adhere to garbing, hygiene, and aseptic technique standards.
• Restock inventory and manage proper rotation.
• Answer calls and assist nurses with medication supply issues.
• Transport meds to offsite locations if serving as courier.

Kenntnisse

Medication accuracy

Sterile/non-sterile compounding

Hazardous drug handling

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High School diploma

Registered Ohio Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Intern eligibility

Tools

ADCs

BarCode systems

Pharmacy software

Jobbeschreibung

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus(taxable)Available
Part-time, 16 hours/week
Monday - Friday (4PM-8:30PM) and every other weekend (2PM-10:30PM)
Onsite Akron, OH (Delivery driving to additional sites using company vehicle required)

Summary:

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician plays a key role in supporting the pharmacy by performing routine tasks related to medication preparation, distribution, compounding, and inventory management. This position prioritizes accuracy, compliance with safety standards, and the development of foundational skills essential for pharmacy operations. This individual must abide by all state and federal laws and regulations and accreditation standards to allow for the safe practice of pharmacy.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the pharmacist in retrieval, processing, and distribution of medication for patient administration.
2. Accurately pull, label, package, and prepare medications to be verified by a pharmacist.
3. Perform basic unit-dose packaging and batch filling.
4. Perform sterile, non-sterile, and hazardous compounding.
5. Prepare intravenous medication, including chemotherapy.
6. Complete all required USP <795>/<797>/<800> training and contribute to maintaining regulatory requirements of the department.
7. Restock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and deliver medications to patient care areas as needed.
8. Adhere to garbing, hand hygiene, and aseptic technique standards.
9. Restock inventory following proper rotation procedures.
10. Answer the telephone and assists nurses with medication supply issues.
11. If also serving as a courier, transport medication to offsite locations using hospital vehicle.
12. Identify medication shortages and communicate needs to proper staff.
13. Utilize hospital and pharmacy software for routine tasks.
14. Must be able to work primary shift and any other shift at any location.
15. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Demonstrate medication accuracy, proper documentation practices, and competency in sterile/non-sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling per USP <795>, <797>, and <800>.
2. Handle refrigerated, frozen, and hazardous medications appropriately.
3. Follow proper procedures for waste disposal, returns, and incident reporting.
4. Accept and apply feedback to support growth and performance.
5. Operate ADCs, barcode systems, printers, and packaging equipment.
6. Demonstrate basic formulary knowledge.

Education and Experience

1. Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
2. Licensure/Certification: Registration as a “Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician” or as a “Pharmacy Intern” required. Any non-intern candidate who has not passed a national certification must do so within 12 months.
3. Possesses a valid State driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements. An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.
4. Years of relevant experience: 1 year is preferred
5. Years of supervisory experience: None

Part Time

FTE: 0.400000

Status: Onsite