Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Veterinary Medical Center Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Technician in Columbus. You will assist the Veterinary Pharmacist with prescriptions, stock management, and compounding tasks.

Responsibilities include entering new and refill prescriptions, preparing solutions and capsules, receiving orders, restocking shelves, and handling calls. A high school diploma and national certification with Ohio Board registration are required; sterile compounding

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National certification as a pharmacy technician and registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Sterile compounding experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Veterinary Pharmacist by entering new and refill prescriptions into the computer.
• Prepare solutions, capsules, and compounds.
• Receive and unpack pharmaceutical orders and restock shelves.
• Process disposal of outdated non-controlled pharmaceuticals and update prices as needed.
• Answer the pharmacy phone and direct callers to the pharmacist; handle department orders for medications.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

National certification as a pharmacy technician

Registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy

Job description

## Pharmacy TechnicianApply: Columbus Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R159803Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Pharmacy Technician## Department:Veterinary Medical Center | PharmacyThe 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 equivalentRequires National certification as a pharmacy technician and registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. P**hysical 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.***