Certified Pharmacy Technician, First Shift, Specialty Pharmacy

UC Health is hiring a full-time Certified Pharmacy Technician in Specialty Pharmacy at University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center. A $2000 sign-on bonus is offered.

About the role

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and do not perform duties legally restricted to pharmacists. In addition to Tech I responsibilities, Pharmacy Technician II demonstrates a high level of initiative, motivation, and competency in specialized department areas.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Part of UC Health’s Clifton Campus, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Hundreds of thousands of patients receive care annually from world-renowned clinicians using advanced medical knowledge and technology, providing specialty and subspecialty care unavailable elsewhere in the region.

Responsibilities

• Procure and distribute medication orders per prescriber request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Fill physician orders, medication kits, medication carts, and stock requisitions accurately
• Replenish medications in emergency drug containers and floor stock areas accurately
• Prepare intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule
• Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures
• Pick up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas during delivery rounds
• Enter medication orders into the pharmacy computer system accurately (if applicable)
• Enter charges and credits for patient medications accurately
• Generate reports, pick lists, and labels as required
• Answer the telephone, identify self and department, and direct calls to appropriate personnel
• Answer requests at the window/door and make stat deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested
• Organize and prioritize work assignments
• Maintain logs, records, and other required documentation accurately; file documentation in appropriate locations
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication
• Keep pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized; keep pharmacy equipment clean
• Complete and document all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identify and replace outdated and unusable medications
• Collect data, conduct quality monitors, and complete documentation as assigned
• Organize and maintain responsibility for an identified quality improvement project for the department
• Present annual update for project responsibilities
• Meet and perform according to hospital and department standards of performance

Requirements

• Current pharmacy technician registration and certification recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
• Three to five years of equivalent experience, minimum required
• 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

Qualifications

Education: Recently certified, licensed, or graduated within the past 12 months, minimum required.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development through a 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 $20.60/hr. to $27.31/hr. Actual pay will depend on years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other position requirements.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week, first shift.