PHARMACY TECH - CERTIFIED - PRN / Support - North Campus

System Support; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

System Support is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician in Dayton, Ohio. The role involves preparing medication doses, performing sterile and non-sterile compounding, and ensuring medication supply continuity.

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Familiarity with pharmacy software and computer proficiency is essential for succeeding in this role.

Qualifications

• Certified 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.
• Flexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medication doses prior to a pharmacist’s review and dispensing.
• Perform non-sterile and sterile medication compounding after required training.
• Restock medications in automated dispensing cabinets.
• Delivery of medications to patient care areas.
• Monitor drug inventory levels to ensure continuous supply of medications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High School completion / GED

Completion of ASHP/ACPE accredited technician education

Tools

Pharmacy software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Status: PRN / Support
Department: MVHN INFUSION CNTR PHARM
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital North

1. Entering information into and retrieving information from a database or patient profile
2. Preparing and affixing labels
3. Stocking dangerous drugs and retrieving those drugs from inventory
4. Counting and pouring dangerous drugs into containers
5. Placing dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist
6. Non-sterile drug compounding following the completion of site-specific training
7. Sterile drug compounding following the completion of a site-specific training
8. Stocking automated drug storage systems, floor stock, and crash carts

Essential Duties & Functions:

• Prepare medication doses prior to a pharmacist’s review & dispensing
• Perform non-sterile and sterile medication compounding after required training
• Restock medications in automated dispensing cabinets
• Delivery of medications to patient care areas
• Monitor drug inventory levels to ensure a continuous supply of medications without stockpiling supplies
• 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 software
• Must use aseptic technique, wear appropriate attire, and follow standards in aseptic compounding
• Must maintain clean and safe working environment

Other Duties & Functions:

• Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Education

• Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED
• Preferred educational qualifications: Completion of an ASHP/ACPE‑accredited technician education and training program

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Certified 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.

Experience

• Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job‑related work experience
• Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A
• Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/lA
• Preferred experience: Prior hospital, long‑term care or retail experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem solving skills
• Able to read and write printed material in English
• Proficiency with computer keyboard operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred
• Ability to compute simple algebraic ratios, volume/volume percentage and weight/volume percentage
• Ability 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 software
• Possess ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as team member
• Flexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers