Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Part-time Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications. You will fill patient orders and ensure delivery to the correct nursing units.

The role is onsite in Akron, OH with a 16-hour weekly schedule. Responsibilities include preparing IV medications (including chemotherapy), delivering meds to units and offsite locations, stocking dispensing units, and assisting nurses with supply issues.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as Ohio Pharmacy Technician or registration required; trainee license must convert within 12 months.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Valid State driver's license and insurability.
• Annual physical required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications.
• Fill patient orders and deliver to nursing units.
• Prepare IV medications, including chemotherapy.
• Deliver meds to units and offsite locations.
• Stock medications in dispensing units and repackage as needed.
• Answer phones and support nursing staff with supply issues.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

IV medication prep

Driving skills

Medication distribution

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification or Trainee

Tools

Automated dispensing units

Pharmacy software

Job description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus(taxable)Available
Part-time, 16 hours/week
Monday - Friday (4PM-8:30PM) and every other weekend (2PM-10:30PM)
Onsite Akron, OH (Delivery driving to additional sites using company vehicle required)

Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications. The technician helps fill orders for patients and ensures they are delivered to the correct nursing unit.

Responsibilities:

1. Fills medication orders by reviewing the medication label, obtaining the correct type and quantity of medication and placing the medication with the label for the pharmacist to check.
2. Refills patient medication carts with a 24-hour supply of medication.
3. Prepares oral syringes of patient medication.
4. Prepares intravenous medication, including chemotherapy
5. Delivers medication to nursing units.
6. Stocks medication in automated medication dispensing units.
7. Repackages bulk medication into unit-of-use packages.
8. Performs medication inspections and removes outdated medication from stock.
9. Answers the telephone and assists nurses with medication supply issues.
10. Transports medication to offsite locations using hospital vehicle.
11. Must be able to work primary shift and any other shift at any location.
12. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Prior experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred.
2. Prior IV medication Preparation experience preferred.
3. Must have a clean driving record and be able to be insured on the hospital auto insurance plan.

Education and Experience

1. High School diploma or equivalent required.
2. Certification: Registration as a “Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician” or “Registered Pharmacy Technician” or “Pharmacy Technician Trainee” or “Pharmacy Intern” required. Any non-intern candidate who has not passed a national certification must do so within 12 months and must convert a trainee license to a certified license within 12 months.
3. Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred
4. Years of experience supervising: none
5. Possesses a valid Statedriver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements.
6. An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.

Part Time

FTE: 0.400000

Status: Onsite