PHARMACY TECH - CERTIFIED [ FULL TIME / VARIABLE SHIFT]

Premier Health; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health's Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, OH seeks a certified pharmacy technician to support pharmacists in daily operations. Responsibilities include data entry, labeling, and managing dangerous drugs, with opportunities for sterile and non-sterile compounding after training.

The role requires strong English communication, teamwork, and problem solving, plus familiarity with pharmacy software and office tools. Scheduling flexibility is essential in this hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ASHP/ACPE-accredited tech program preferred.
• PTCB certification required; Ohio pharmacy registration or eligibility within 45 days.

Responsibilities

• Enter/retrieve data from patient profile/database.
• Prepare and affix labels.
• Stock dangerous drugs and retrieve from inventory.
• Count and pour dangerous drugs into containers.
• Place dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist.
• Non-sterile drug compounding after site-specific training.
• Sterile drug compounding after site-specific training.
• Stock automated storage, floor stock and crash carts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

English reading/writing

Keyboard proficiency

Teamwork

Scheduling flexibility

Education

High school diploma

ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician program (preferred)

PTCB certification

Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration (or eligible in 45 days)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Computers

Printers

Telecommunication equipment

Job description

General Summary/Responsibilities:Status: Full-time - 700am-330pm900am-530pm,100pm - 930pm, 300pm-1130pmDepartment: PharmacyFacility: Atrium Medical CenterA certified pharmacy technician, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, engage in the following activities to the extent that the activities do not require the exercise of professional judgment:1. Entering information into and retrieving information from a database or patient profile2. Preparing and affixing labels3. Stocking dangerous drugs and retrieving those drugs from inventory4. Counting and pouring dangerous drugs into containers5. Placing dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist6. Non-sterile drug compounding following the completion of site-specific training7. Sterile drug compounding following the completion of a site-specific training7. Stocking automated drug storage systems, floor stock, and crash cartsQualificationsEducationMinimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GEDPreferred educational qualifications: Completion of an ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician education and training programLicensure/Certification/RegistrationCertified Pharmacy Technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)Registration with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a “Certified Pharmacy Technician” or eligible for registration within 45 days of hire.ExperienceMinimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experiencePreferred experience: Prior hospital, long-term care or retail experience preferredKnowledge/SkillsPossess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem solving skillsAble to read and write printed material in EnglishProficiency with computer keyboard operationsProficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferredAbility to compute simple algebraic ratios, volume/volume percentage and weight/volume percentageAbility to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy. Must be familiar with pharmacy softwarePossess ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as team memberFlexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers