Pharmacy Techician CPhT

Ohio County Healthcare; Hartford (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio County Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Technician CPhT for our hospital setting. Under the direction of a pharmacist, you will support sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication labeling, and distribution across the facility.

CPhT certification within 180 days is required or expected; a high school diploma is necessary. Preferred is 1 year of hospital experience, with familiarity in Omnicell and compounding, and solid medication management knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions.
• Must be CPhT or willing and able to become certified within 180 days from date of employment.
• No experience required; preferred 1 year pharmacy tech experience, hospital setting.
• Experience with Omnicell and compounding preferred.
• Working knowledge of KY BOP Regulations, Automated Dispensing Machines, and compounding regulations.
• Basic understanding of medication management.

Responsibilities

• Compound sterile and non-sterile products; complete logs; maintain clean areas per policy.
• Restock automated dispensing cabinets, surgery trays, crash carts, and related equipment.
• Label and deliver medications to patients across the hospital.
• Check for outdates and remove damaged or recalled stock for disposal.
• Maintain inventory and rotate stock; manage medication orders.
• Unit dose and bar code scan medications as required.
• Fill and prepare clinic medication orders for pickup.
• Resolve Omnicell discrepancies and complete necessary controlled medication logs.

Education

High school diploma

CPhT certification within 180 days

Tools

Omnicell

Job description

POSITION TITLE: 182- Pharmacy Technician CPhTLOCATION: Hospital SettingREPORTS TO: Director of PharmacyREVISION DATE: April 2026QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).REQUIRED: Must be CPhT or be willing and able to become certified within 180 days from date of employment (i.e. certification requires completion of an approved educational program and/or 500 hours of pharmacy tech experience)EXPERIENCE:REQUIRED: No experience requiredPREFERRED: Minimum of 1 year pharmacy tech experience, preferably in hospital setting.OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: prefer experience with Omnicell, and compoundingWorking Knowledge of:KY BOP RegulationsAutomated Dispensing MachinesCompounding RegulationsBasic understanding of medication managementJOB DESCRIPTION:The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as all-inclusive of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. All employees subject to an annual performance evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities of this position.PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Usual working space is a well-ventilated area. Requires standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, and lifting. Clear speech to communicate effectively with customers (e.g. patients, families, and other team members). Fine and gross motor skills. Environment may be stressful at times, therefore ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary. May have occasional exposure to radiation during radiology procedures and to hazardous chemicals.COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY EXPECTATIONS: All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the highest standard of integrity, ethical behavior, and regulatory compliance. As a condition of employment, employees must adhere to:· OCH Code of Conduct· OCH Policies and Procedures· Scope of Practice within License/Certification.· HIPAA and HIPAA Security Confidentiality Standards· Workplace Safety· Mandatory Training· Annual Compliance EducationESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of a pharmacist:• Compound sterile and non-sterile products; complete compounding logs; clean compounding areas; complete all requirements for compounding as outlined in the pharmacy policies and procedures;• Restock automated dispensing cabinets, surgery trays, crash carts, anesthesia lock boxes, etc.;• Label and deliver all patient care medications throughout the hospital;• Check for outdates throughout the organization and remove damaged, expired or recall stock to quarantined area until proper disposal can be done; dispose of medication waste per pharmacy policy;• Maintain inventory and rotate stock; put up medication orders and ensure medication storage is appropriate according to manufacturer guidelines or organizational policy;• Unit dose and bar code scan medications when necessary;• Fill and prepare for pickup clinic medication orders;• Resolve Omnicell discrepancies and complete necessary controlled medication logs;• Complete all necessary paperwork and logs;QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).REQUIRED: Must be CPhT or be willing and able to become certified within 180 days from date of employment (i.e. certification requires completion of an approved educational program and/or 500 hours of pharmacy tech experience)EXPERIENCE:REQUIRED: No experience requiredPREFERRED: Minimum of 1 year pharmacy tech experience, preferably in hospital setting.OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: prefer experience with Omnicell, and compoundingWorking Knowledge of:KY BOP RegulationsAutomated Dispensing MachinesCompounding RegulationsBasic understanding of medication management