Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - 3rd Shift - Contingent/IRP

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Pharmacy Technician I to support medication preparation, packaging, and distribution under a licensed pharmacist. You will assist with sterile and non-sterile compounding, inventory management, documentation, and security standards, while maintaining active Ohio Board of Pharmacy credentials.

Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, patient-focused service, and collaboration with pharmacists and staff to ensure safe medication-use

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Ohio Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician and active PTCB/NHA certification.
• Maintain Certified Pharmacy Technician status with Ohio Board of Pharmacy and active PTCB/NHA certification.
• Continues to meet departmental competency requirements and pharmacy standards of employee conduct.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, efficient preparation and distribution of medications under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered technical support to ensure accurate medication preparation, packaging, and inventory control.
• Assist in maintaining regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and service excellence across assigned practice areas.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and storage standards per USP and Ohio Board of Pharmacy requirements.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ohio Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician

PTCB/NHA certification

Job description

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3rd shift 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Scope of Position

Responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant preparation and distribution of medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Provides high-quality, patient-centered technical support services to ensure accurate medication preparation, packaging, and inventory control. In collaboration with pharmacists and other pharmacy technicians, assist in maintaining regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and service excellence across assigned practice areas. Maintains active registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and fulfills all continuing education and competency requirements necessary to maintain registration throughout employment. If registered as an Ohio Board of Pharmacy Technician Trainee, completion of the OSUWMC employer-based training program is required, followed by updating registration to Registered or Certified Pharmacy Technician status with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Demonstrates professional conduct aligned with hospital and departmental mission, vision, and values.

Position Summary

This position functions to support all aspects of medication preparation and distribution services at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Duties include medication preparation and packaging; sterile and non-sterile compounding; inventory management; documentation; maintenance of medication storage and security standards; and other duties as permitted by Ohio Board of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician I assists pharmacists in ensuring accurate medication dispensing and regulatory compliance in accordance with Ohio Board of Pharmacy rules, state and federal regulations, USP standards as applicable, and institutional policies. This role supports both patient care and research protocols while promoting a safe and efficient medication-use system. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served, including completing any mandatory education requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum age: 18 years

• Ohio Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician and active PTCB/NHA certification.

• Maintain Certified Pharmacy Technician status with Ohio Board of Pharmacy and active PTCB/NHA certification.

• Continues to meet departmental competency requirements and pharmacy standards of employee conduct.

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

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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

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