Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient to support pharmacists, prepare medications, and deliver them to nursing units. You will help with order entry, inventory, and record-keeping, ensuring secure, in-date medications and accurate charges.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma and preferred Certified Pharmacy Technician. Entry-level candidates (0–2 years) are welcome; position requires 40-hour weeks across shifts in a hospital

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Entry Level - 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit dose and intravenous medications for dispensing to patients.
• Make scheduled deliveries to appointed nursing units to deliver medications.
• Assist pharmacists with medication order entry into the pharmacy computer system.
• Maintain stock levels of medications to avoid delays in service to patients.
• Keep appropriate records and documentation; submit patient charges/credits.

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

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Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Department

James | Pharmacy Administration

Scope of Position

Under the direction of a pharmacist and in coordination with other technicians, prepares unit dose and intravenous medications for dispensing to patients. Makes scheduled deliveries to appointed nursing units to deliver medications to patients while ensuring that our department meets medication security requirements set forth by The Joint Commission. Assists pharmacists with medication order entry into the pharmacy computer system. Maintains stock levels of medications to avoid delays in service to patients. Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team. Technician must participate in continuing educational opportunities to meet the annual competency requirements and participate in continual training opportunities provided by department to develop ongoing skills in other areas of the pharmacy. Technician must comply with all rules and regulations of the hospital and pharmacy department. Must complete PTCB certification within 12 months of hire, unless current PTCB certificate is in place upon hire. All technicians must maintain a current PTCB certification throughout employment in order to work as pharmacy technician at OSU Medical Center department of Pharmacy.

Position Summary

This position functions to assist the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients, as well as providing necessary services and information to nursing and medical staff. These services include preparation and packaging of medications, distribution of medications, supplies and equipment, maintaining proper inventory levels, ensuring medications are in date and secure, keeping appropriate records and documentation, and submitting patient charges/credits. This position is also responsible for supporting initiatives of area supervisors and managers.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Entry Level - 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred

Additional Information

The university will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Shift Opportunities

1st, 2nd, and 3rd

Location Opportunities

University Hospital, The James Cancer Hospital, East Hospital and our Outpatient sites.

Position Type

Regular

Position Schedule

Scheduled Hours: 40

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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