Certified Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

Join our team at UC Health, the region's adult academic health system, where we advance healing and reduce suffering through innovation and world-class care. As a pharmacy technician, you'll assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and managing patient records. Pharmacy technician trainees work under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist and do not perform duties legally restricted to pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Patient Population (Clinical Only):
  • Engage in population-appropriate communication and provide clear instructions to patients/families regarding treatment.
  • Involve family/guardian in patient assessment, treatment, and continuing care.
  • Identify physical limitations and behavioral health needs, responding appropriately.
  • Interpret population-related data and plan care accordingly, including unique psychological, religious, or cultural needs.
  • Administer treatments, medications, or operate equipment safely.
  • Recognize and respond to signs of abuse or neglect.
• Procure and Distribute Medication Orders:
  • Accept new prescription orders (written, faxed, or electronic) from prescribers or their agents.
  • Enter and retrieve information from databases or patient profiles.
  • Prepare and affix medication labels; count and pour dangerous drugs under pharmacist supervision.
  • Prepare non-sterile compounds, intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition safely and accurately.
  • Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas per established schedules.
  • Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies, including ordering, receiving, rotating stock, and restocking dispensing areas.
  • Repackage bulk medications into unit-dose packages safely and accurately.
• Contribute to Department Operations:
  • Pick up orders, requisitions, and medications for return during delivery rounds.
  • Enter charges and credits for patient medications accurately.
  • Generate reports and pick lists as required.
  • Answer telephones, direct calls, and respond to requests at the window/door; make stat deliveries when needed.
  • Organize and prioritize work assignments; maintain logs, records, and documentation.
  • Maintain clean, organized pharmacy areas and equipment.
• Quality Improvement:
  • Complete and document monthly medication storage area inspections; identify and replace outdated medications.
  • Collect data, conduct quality monitors, and complete documentation as assigned.
• Hospital and Department Standards:
  • Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the pharmacy dress code.
  • Perform work within specified time frames and adapt to interruptions or changes in workload.
  • Work cooperatively with staff; provide orientation and training to new team members.
  • Complete required training programs to demonstrate competency in:
    • Packaging and labeling of drugs.
    • Pharmacy terminology and basic calculations.
    • Quality control procedures.
    • State and federal statutes, rules, and regulations (e.g., drug processing, record-keeping, confidentiality, security, and storage).
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor and seek opportunities to advance through the technician ladder program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current pharmacy technician registration by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
• Current certified technician certificate (approved by Ohio BOP).
• Maintain registration and certification throughout employment with UC Health Pharmacy Department.

Qualifications

• Minimum: No experience required.
• Preferred: 1 year of equivalent experience.