Pharmacy Technician

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

11 holidays

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Veterinary Medical Center Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support veterinary pharmacists with entering prescriptions, restocking supplies, and preparing medications for orders. The role includes handling routine dispensing tasks, stock management, and customer inquiries in a hospital setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma, national pharmacy technician certification, and Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• National certification as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience with sterile compounding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enter new prescriptions and refills into the computer.
• Assist the Veterinary Pharmacist with filling orders.
• Review Cubex stock reports and restock as needed.
• Package prescriptions for mailing and handle pharmacy phone inquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

National certification as a Pharmacy Technician

Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration

Tools

Cubex

Job description

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 fluid 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or refers callers to the pharmacist; fills departmental orders for pharmaceuticals; submits form for disposal of outdated non-controlled pharmaceuticals and biologicals; enters new pharmaceuticals into computer and updates prices in computer as needed; returns unclaimed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.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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