Pharmacy Technician I - Inpatient Pharmacy (Day Shift)

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children is seeking a pharmacy technician to assist pharmacists with preparation and dispensing, including sterile products and unit-dose carts, ensuring accurate handoffs and timely delivery to nursing units.

Qualifications include a Board of Pharmacy Technician License (registered or certified), CPhT or ExCPT, and a willingness to become registered/certified within 90 days. On-site day shift with rotation requirements.

Qualifications

• Six months of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Board of Pharmacy Technician License (Registered or Certified) required.
• Certification by examination as a pharmacy technician (CPhT, ExCPT) required.
• Technician Trainee accepted with expectation to become registered or certified within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparation and dispensing of medications, sterile products, TPNs, non-sterile medications, hazardous meds, and ADC medications.
• Fill unit-dose medication carts and deliver to nursing units on time.
• Restock pharmacy areas and inspect storage for expired meds per regulator standards.
• Answer phones and support processes; train new technicians/interns as needed.

Skills

Pharmacy technologies

Detail-oriented

Computer skills

Problem solving

Job description

Overview:Day shift with weekend, evening and a holiday rotation requiredDay shift hours between 6:00 AM to 4:30 PMCandidate must have open availability from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.Job Description Summary:Aids pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of patient medications, sterile products, TPNs, non-sterile medications, hazardous medications, and ADC medications and supplies, and ensures the delivery of these medications to nursing units. Trains new technicians, transporters, or pharmacy interns.Job Description:Essential Functions:Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of and compliance with USP 795, 797, and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements, which allow safe and accurate preparation and/or compounding of unit-dose medications (both oral and IV), including reconstitution when applicable. Completes daily, weekly, and monthly documentation of completed tasks in designated record keeping systems.Fills unit-dose medication cart for daily delivery; delivers unit-dose medication carts on time and according to designated workflow; restocks pharmacy work areas, pharmacy satellites, and ADCs with medications and supplies as needed; and inspects medication storage areas for expired or unusable medications pursuant to standards set forth by the regulatory agencies.Assist pharmacists in processing new medication orders and answering phones and provides accurate, safe, effective handoff to other team members.Participates in training new employees in the main pharmacy and limited specialized areas (when appropriate) and participates in the peer review process.Education Requirement:As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.Licensure Requirement:Board of Pharmacy Technician License (Registered or Certified) Technician Trainee accepted with expectation of incumbent to become registered or certified within 90 days of hire.Certifications:Certification by examination as a pharmacy technician (CPhT, ExCPT).Skills:Demonstrates competency on pharmacy technologies.Detail-oriented, patient-centered, and strong moral character.Experience:Six months of previous pharmacy experience preferred.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbsFREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, WalkingAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:(not specified)\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"