Pharmacy Technician II- Third Shift

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in Dayton, OH, seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to support the inpatient pharmacy at the Main Campus. You will assist the pharmacist with medication preparation, ensuring accuracy under supervision and in line with policy.

Candidates must hold a CPhT license and a high school diploma or GED, with Ohio Board of Pharmacy certification. The role offers full-time hours (40 per week) with emphasis on quality improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) license must be held.
• State Board of Pharmacy regulations must be followed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in preparing medications for dispensing.
• Follow established policies and procedures for accuracy and safety.
• Maintain orderly and compliant work environment in the inpatient pharmacy.
• Inventory management including stocking, labeling, and product handling.
• Answer the phone and direct callers as needed.
• Participate in training and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

HSD/GED

CPhT Certification

Job description

Job Details
The Pharmacy Technician II assists the pharmacist with the preparation of medications for dispensing. The technician performs various technical and supportive tasks necessary to provide pharmacy services. The pharmacy technician II works under supervision of the pharmacist, and focuses on accurate medication preparation following established policy and procedures set forth by the Pharmacy Department. This role meets the requirements of being a qualified pharmacy technician as established by the State Board of Pharmacy and holds a Certified Pharmacy Technician license from a State Board of Pharmacy accredited agency. The technician complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration, along with other regulatory agencies. The pharmacy technician II has mastered job duties and responsibilities and takes active part in training technicians and quality improvement projects.

Facility
Dayton Children's - Main Campus
Department
Inpatient Pharmacy
Schedule
Full time
Hours
40
Job Details
The Pharmacy Technician II assists the pharmacist with the preparation of medications for dispensing. The technician performs various technical and supportive tasks necessary to provide pharmacy services. The pharmacy technician II works under supervision of the pharmacist, and focuses on accurate medication preparation following established policy and procedures set forth by the Pharmacy Department. This role meets the requirements of being a qualified pharmacy technician as established by the State Board of Pharmacy and holds a Certified Pharmacy Technician license from a State Board of Pharmacy accredited agency. The technician complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration, along with other regulatory agencies. The pharmacy technician II has mastered job duties and responsibilities and takes active part in training technicians and quality improvement projects.
Department Specific Job Details
Schedule: 10 hours shifts; 8 days on/ 6 days off
Certifications: CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Education: HSD/GED is required
Job Description

• Assist the pharmacist
• Works under direct supervision of the pharmacist on duty
• Prepares medications and properly displays product for pharmacist to verify and dispense
• Understands technician role vs pharmacist role and adheres to regulations established by the State Board of Pharmacy
• Consults pharmacist with questions pertaining to patient care and ensures procedures are followed appropriately
• Works cooperatively with other technicians and pharmacists to ensure overall goal of medication preparation is performed accurately and efficiently
• Pharmacy Functions
• Answers the phone promptly and directs caller to the appropriate person
• Maintains integrity of pharmaceutical products throughout preparation
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Accurately prepares and distributes patient medications
• Performs various technical and supportive tasks necessary to provide pharmacy services.
• Sorts, stocks and labels medications and monitors inventory
• Assists in expired drug process and procedures
• Participates in departmental quality improvement projects
• Compliance
• Works under supervision of the pharmacist following established policy and procedures set forth by the hospital and Pharmacy Department.
• Adheres to safety practices in order to ensure quality care for patients
• Maintains biannual and annual competencies for USP guidelines
• Shows familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices
• Supportive of management with new initiatives.
• Training
• Encourages and motivates other pharmacy team members.
• Masters job duties and responsibilities and takes active part in training and quality improvement projects.