Pharmacy Compliance Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician focused on USP compliance and quality improvement. The role supports the pharmacy enterprise by planning and conducting audits, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations, and assisting in education and remediation plans.

The incumbent will work under Pharmacy Administration to coordinate routine audits, testing, and environmental controls, while contributing to process improvements and regulatory

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as pharmacy technician
• Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration required
• PTCB/ExCPT certification required; CSPT within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Understand requirements related to USP standards and regulatory policies.
• Assist during regulatory audits and develop routine audits of staff processes and SOPs.
• Provide quality and process improvement support under Pharmacy Administration.
• Assist in education and remediation planning efforts.
• Coordinate environmental testing with external vendors and complete testing tasks.
• Support general compliance and policy adherence initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Focus- Hazardous Drugs USP <800>, mostly day shift, every 4th weekend staffing, holiday rotation

Job Description Summary

Provides compliance and quality improvement support to the pharmacy enterprise. Collaborates to plan, schedule and conduct routine audits and administrative tasks that support the quality management program. Assures regulatory and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and expectations. Leads a variety of quality improvement and process improvement initiatives as requested.

Essential Functions

• Understand requirements and regulations related to applicable USP standards. Assesses various non-pharmacy areas related to compliance and adherences for expected organizational, state, federal, and governmental regulatory policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge base of all applicable national and state regulations. Understands and assesses related to the State Board of Pharmacy requirements around storage, preparation, and dispensing of medications.
• Acts as liaison to provide support during regulatory audits, assists in developing routine audits of staff processes, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and conducts internal audits.
• Provides quality and process improvement support under guidance of Pharmacy Administration.
• Assists in developing annual and on demand education and remediation planning efforts.
• Assists with quality and process improvement training, as needed.
• Completes surface, air, and other environmental testing and coordinates testing with external vendors as needed.
• Completes assigned cleaning and compliance tasks as assigned.
• Engages and has awareness of list-serve, practice advancements, legal or regulatory changes.
• Attends occasional seminars or conferences.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor’s degree, preferred.

Licensure Requirement

Registered with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (Registered or Certified Pharmacy Technician), required.

Certifications

Certification as a pharmacy technician or documented passing score on certification exam prior to start date (PTCB, ExCPT), required. Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) within 6 months, required.

Skills

Must demonstrate ongoing Inpatient Pharmacy Tech II competencies, knowledge, and skills minimally. Demonstrated leadership skills in pharmacy work environment. Excellent computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint. Knowledge and expertise in the principles of medication and pharmacy regulatory requirements including USP, the State Board of Pharmacy, and other regulatory agencies are preferred.

Experience

3 years of experience as pharmacy technician, required. One year of experience at NCH, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

About Us / Culture

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.