Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

About the role

The Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I supports pharmacists in ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely distribution of medications to hospitalized patients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, selecting, counting, non-sterile compounding, packaging, labeling, and delivering medications.

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.
• Meds 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, documents and reconciles records, and reports discrepancies to the on-site buyer.
• Adheres to departmental standards and ensures the effective use of pharmacy automation and electronic systems.
• 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.
• Accesses patient information, processes pharmacy messages from the in-basket, and prints medication labels using the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• 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.
• Picks up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Engages with colleagues and customers, showing courtesy and compassion.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or GED is required.
• Associate or bachelor's Degree approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Preferred)
• Up to 1 year Pharmacy experience is required.
• 1 - 2 years Pharmacy; previous experience with computer applications and pharmacy automation is preferred (Preferred)
• Approved certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PCTB) and ExCPT Certification by the National Healthcareer Association - National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) is required.
• Must be registered with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to bend, climb, kneel, reach, stoop, push, pull, sit, stand, and walk.
• Must be able to hear conversation and other sounds.
• Must be able to see far and near.
• Must be able to use hands, color vision, and visual acuity.

Skills

• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with pharmacy automation systems and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Benefits

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full Time Night Shift 7 consecutive days working followed by 7 consecutive days off 10 hours shift.