Pharmacy Technician Specialist: IV & Research Roles

Mercy Home Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist to support pharmacists in processing medication orders for inpatient and outpatient care, leading specialized activities across the department.

The role requires at least 2 years in a pharmacy setting, ExCPT or PTCB certification, state board registration, and a valid driver's license. You will engage in IV/sterile compounding, inventory, and automation optimization within a hospital/home infusion context.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of ASHP/ACPE tech training or equivalent military program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Accepts new prescribed orders from a prescriber or agent.
• Performs sterile and/or non-sterile compounding per USP guidelines.
• Interviews patients to obtain home medication lists and enters them into the EHR.
• Identifies and enrolls patients in medication assistance programs.
• Assists in IV chemotherapy preparation and sterile compounding oversight.
• Ensures compliance with USP and regulatory standards; oversees aseptic technique testing.
• Assists in surgery-related medications and narcotic reconciliation.
• Supports research medication preparation and record-keeping.
• Maximizes efficiency of central pharmacy automation and staff training.

Skills

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Stocking Medications

Mathematically Proficient

Point of Sale Equipment Operation

Processing Prescriptions

Dispensing Prescriptions

Robotic Dispensing Systems

Prioritization

Performance Improvement

Packaging Medications

Insurance Claim Processing

Compounding Medications

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Active Listening

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Professional Judgement

Diagnostic Testing

Medication Transport

Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASHP/ACPE tech training or military program

Job description

Mercy Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist to support pharmacists in processing medication orders for inpatient and outpatient care, leading specialized activities across the department.

The role requires at least 2 years in a pharmacy setting, ExCPT or PTCB certification, state board registration, and a valid driver's license. You will engage in IV/sterile compounding, inventory, and automation optimization within a hospital/home infusion context.