Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient Pharmacy

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support outpatient prescriptions, billing, and patient records in a high-volume setting in Columbus, OH.

You will handle inbound calls, assist pharmacists, and ensure accurate entry of information for adjudication while maintaining stock and safety standards. Certification and licensure requirements apply and on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Six months of previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Board of Pharmacy Technician license required (registered or certified).
• Certification as a pharmacy technician (PTCB/ExCPT) preferred.
• Demonstrated math competency and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accept prescriptions, establish billing/patient charges, and document allergies.
• Serve as call center agent; direct callers to pharmacists or administration.
• Prepare and package medications for outpatient use.
• Independently resolve online adjudication issues with third-party payors.
• Replenish pharmacy stock and notify inventory coordinators of concerns.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Attention to detail

Math competency

Communication

Education

Pharmacy technician license

Job description

Overview:

Schedule:

• Candidate must have the availability to work between 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM

• Monday to Friday - 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM

• Weekend and Holiday Rotation Required - 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM

• Every 3rd Weekend Rotation

• Holiday Rotation - One major, one minor

Job Description Summary:

Provides technical support for outpatient pharmacy with the processing of prescription orders along with preparation and dispensing of patient medications within the three outpatient pharmacies.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Accepts prescriptions, establishes billing/patient charges, documents patients’ allergies correctly, interprets and enters information regarding the outpatient prescription into the computer system.
• Serves as call center agent; answers the telephone and assists caller or forwards to appropriate individual (pharmacist, pharmacy administration, etc.).
• Prepares and packages medications for outpatient use.
• Independently resolves on-line adjudication problems with third party payors.
• Replenishes pharmacy stock area and notifies inventory coordinators of concerns.

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 as a pharmacy technician or documented passing score on certification exam prior to start date (PTCB, ExCPT), required.

Skills:

Demonstrated skills in algebra by passing score on math competency administered on site.

Experience:

Six months of previous pharmacy experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

“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”