Certified Pharmacy Technician I

About the role

The Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I supports pharmacists in ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely distribution of medications to hospitalized patients. This role involves a variety of technical tasks, inventory management, and adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Supports pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications by performing a variety of technical tasks in accordance with department protocols and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates competency through regular audits, observational checklists, and performance rounding.
• Medication Preparation & Distribution: accurately selects, counts, compounds (non-sterile), packages, scans, labels, fills, and delivers medications in compliance with departmental guidelines.
• Non-sterile compounding: performs weighing, measuring, and mixing of ingredients using proper calculations, equipment, and technique, ensuring accuracy and safety.
• Automated Dispensing Machines: proficient in signing into systems, loading, refilling, unloading, managing expirations, and resolving discrepancies in ADCs.
• Stock Orders/Emergency Carts/Boxes: accurately and efficiently fills medication orders and emergency supplies in a timely manner.
• Delivery: ensures timely and accurate delivery of medications via tubing, cart runs, IV runs, and STAT deliveries. Verifies correct delivery location and proper storage (e.g., refrigeration, secure storage).
• Inventory Control: maintains accurate inventory of controlled substances, verifies quantity on hand (QOH), adjusts inventory records as necessary, and reports discrepancies to the on-site buyer.
• Maintains safe storage of medications and follows safety protocols when handling hazardous medications.
• Follows established departmental policies, standard operating procedures, and workflows. Maintains pharmacy automation systems by performing routine tasks such as changing consumables and cleaning equipment. Identifies, troubleshoots, and reports issues related to pharmacy automation in a timely manner.
• Communicates professionally and respectfully with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, patients, and other healthcare team members in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Manages and triages requests, ensuring timely and appropriate follow-up. Escalates complex or unresolved issues to the on-duty pharmacist or pharmacy leadership. Reports errors promptly, maintains accurate documentation, and contributes to the development of corrective action plans.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Aceessory's degree, bachelor's degree and/or approved technical, professional, or vocational program is preferred.
• Up to 1 year Pharmacy experience is required.
• Previous experience with computer applications and pharmacy automation is preferred.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) is required. Approved National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PCTB) and/or ExCPT Certification by the National Healthcareer Association is required upon start.
• Must be registered with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to bend, climb, kneel, sit, stand, stoop, reach, push, pull, and walk.
• Must be able to hear conversation and other sounds, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to see clearly and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to read and understand written materials.

Skills

• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in computer applications and pharmacy automation systems.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory standards.

Benefits

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement, this position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 12-month commitment (external qualified candidates only).

Pay

Competitive wages are offered based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, 80 hours biweekly. Shift varies. Weekends and holidays rotation.