Retail Pharmacy Technician

Mount Carmel Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pension/retirement with employer match

Generous paid time off

Tuition/professional development

Job summary

Mount Carmel St. Ann's in Westerville, Ohio seeks a full-time Retail Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in providing timely medications to patients. Under direct supervision, you will fill orders, prepare IV admixtures, manage inventory, and support billing and record keeping.

Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential. Responsibilities include preparing sterile products, maintaining cabinets, ensuring stock rotation, and training new technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active Certified Pharmacy Technician registration with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
• Previous pharmacy technician experience desirable.
• Strong communication skills and basic computer keyboard proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in filling orders/prescriptions.
• Prepare intravenous admixtures including chemotherapy using aseptic technique.
• Prepare and restock medications for automated dispensing cabinets and perform cabinet maintenance.
• Assist in inventory control and proper stock rotation and expiration tracking.
• Prepare sterile products, label medications, and maintain required records.
• Assist with patient billing and departmental processes.
• Prioritize workload and work independently where appropriate.
• Maintain regulatory readiness and departmental compliance.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Retail Pharmacy Technician - Mount Carmel St. Ann's

Location: Westerville, Ohio, 43081

Category: Pharmacy Services

Job Id: 00656571

Employment Type: Full time

Description:

Position Purpose: Certified Pharmacy Tech will assist the pharmacist in assuring timely and accurate provision of medications to patients. Routine technician functions are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. These functions may include unit dose dispensing, intravenous admixing, inventory control, record keeping and billing, and use of equipment and automated technology. Additional responsibilities include special projects as assigned by managers, assist with purchasing, develop staffing patterns and assignments for other technicians, prioritize work responsibilities, and precept and train newly hired technicians.

What You Will Do:

• Assists in the filling of orders/ prescriptions
• Prepares intravenous admixtures including chemotherapy; using aseptic technique in compliance with regulatory standards
• Prepares and restocks medications for automated dispensing cabinets Conducts maintenance on automated dispensing cabinets; Resolves issues/errors (i.e. misfills; drawer recovery)
• Assists in inventory control by verifying and putting away orders by the end of the shift each day; assures proper stock rotation, reviews stock for proper storage and current expiration dates, and identifies drugs and non-drug stocks needing to be reordered;
• Prepares sterile products; properly labels medications and maintains records as required by department Policy and Procedures and state and federal law
• Assists the department with proper billing of patients and other units
• Properly prioritizes workload; demonstrates responsibility and ability to act independently in areas not requiring the professional judgment of a registered pharmacist
• Maintains personal compliance with continuous regulatory readiness; assists in maintaining departmental compliance with continuous regulatory readiness

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school graduation or equivalent
• Licensure / Certification: Approved Pharmacy Technician Certification. Active registration as a Certified Tech with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience: Previous pharmacy technician experience is desirable
• Effective Communication Skills
• Basic knowledge of computers with demonstrated keyboard skills

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel's College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information: Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.