Certified Pharmacy Technician, First Shift, Specialty Pharmacy

About the role

UC Health is hiring a full-time Certified Pharmacy Technician in Specialty Pharmacy at University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center. We are also offering a $2000 sign-on bonus! Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed by only a registered pharmacist. In addition to responsibilities for a Tech I, Pharmacy Technician II demonstrates a high level of initiative and motivation along with competency in a specialized area(s) of the department.

Responsibilities

• Procures and distributes medication orders per prescriber request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Fills physician orders, medication kits, medication carts, and stock requisitions accurately
• Replenishes medications in emergency drug containers and floor stock areas accurately
• Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures
• Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds
• Enters medication orders into pharmacy computer system accurately (if applicable)
• Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately
• Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required
• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel
• Answers requests at the window/door and makes Stat deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately; files documentation in appropriate locations
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication
• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized; keeps pharmacy equipment clean
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications
• Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned
• Organizes and maintains responsibility for an identified quality improvement project for the department
• Presents annual update for project responsibilities
• Meets and performs according to hospital and department standards of performance

Qualifications

• Education: Recently certified, licensed or graduated within the past 12 months (minimum required). Three to five years equivalent experience (minimum required).
• License and Certification: Current pharmacy technician registration and certification recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Years of Experience: Three to five years equivalent experience (minimum required).

Skills

• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods
• Work cooperatively with health‑system and pharmacy staff
• Handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
• Set priorities and solve problems
• Respond quickly to emergency requests
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing)
• Assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by the organization

Benefits

• $2000 sign‑on bonus
• Opportunities for professional development – Technician Advancement Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• 401K
• Community Discounts

Pay

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $20.60/hr. and $27.31/hr. The actual pay rate will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.

Schedule

Hours: Full‑Time, 40 Hours/Weekly; Shift: First Shift.