Pharmacy Technician

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University' s Veterinary Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Veterinary Pharmacist in entering new prescriptions, refilling orders, and assisting in obtaining medications. Responsibilities include stock management, compounding preparation, mailing prescriptions, and answering calls.

Hours are first shift, regular schedule of 40 hours per week, with potential Saturday work.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent is required.
• National certification as a pharmacy technician is required and registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Desired: experience with sterile compounding.

Responsibilities

• Enter new prescriptions into the computer and refill prescriptions.
• Assist in obtaining medications to fill orders and review daily Cubex stock reports.
• Prepare solutions, capsules and compounds; restock shelves and assist in reporting low stocks.
• Package prescriptions for mailing and handle department requests; answer pharmacy phone and refer callers as needed.
• Submit disposal forms for outdated pharmaceuticals and update prices in the computer.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

National certification as a pharmacy technician

Registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy

Job description

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Job Title:

Pharmacy Technician

Department:

Veterinary Medical Center | Pharmacy

The Veterinary Medical Center within the College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Pharmacy Technician - Assists the Veterinary Pharmacist entering new and refill prescription into the computer and assists in obtaining medications to fill orders; reviews daily Cubex stock reports and prepares and refills each station; prepares various solutions, capsules and compounds; receives and unpacks pharmaceutical orders and checks packing slips and invoices for shortages of delivery; orders fluids and unpacks order; restocks pharmacy shelves, including prescription pet food diets and fluids, and assists in reporting low stocks; packages prescription for mailings; answers the pharmacy phone and assists callers or refers callers to the pharmacist; fills departmental orders for pharmaceuticals; submits form for disposal of outdated non-controlled pharmaceuticals and biologicals; enters new pharmaceuticals into computer and updates prices in computer as needed; returns unclaimed prescriptions to stock and credits clients accounts. Works Monday-Friday (hours to be determined) and may work an occasional Saturday.

Hiring Range - $18.37 - $23.99

Additional Information:

Minimum Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Requires National certification as a pharmacy technician and registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.

Physical Requirements:

• Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 50 pounds; Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases, Exposure to needle sticks, hazardous chemicals, and/or bio hazardous waste.

Desired Experience:

• Experience with sterile compounding

Location:

Veterinary Medical Center (0299)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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