Pharmacy Technician - Infusion

About the Role

Responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant preparation and distribution of medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Provides high-quality, patient-centered technical support services to ensure accurate medication preparation, packaging, and inventory control. Maintains active registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and fulfills all continuing education and competency requirements necessary to maintain registration throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages, and labels medications pursuant to a pharmacist-reviewed order in accordance with Ohio Board of Pharmacy regulations and institutional policies.
• Assists in the preparation of medication dosage forms including oral, enteral, parenteral, ophthalmic, topical, rectal, and investigational medications.
• Prepares sterile intravenous admixtures utilizing aseptic technique under pharmacist supervision, including small- and large-volume parenteral, portable infusion device cassettes, and chemotherapy agents (as permitted by role and competency).
• Distributes medications, supplies, and equipment in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintains accurate documentation related to medication preparation, dispensing support activities, and inventory control.
• Ensures medications are stored appropriately, monitored for expiration dates, and secured according to regulatory standards.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of medications, equipment, and supplies to prevent service delays.
• Inspects medication storage areas under pharmacist direction to ensure compliance with standards established by The Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of medication preparation and storage areas.
• Communicates effectively with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medication distribution needs and resolve operational concerns.
• Participates in departmental initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and competency validation processes as assigned by supervisors and managers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Registered or eligible for pharmacy technician registration in Ohio. Pharmacy Technician Trainees must submit all required documentation to the Ohio Board of Pharmacy at least 10 business days before start date.

Requirements

• Maintain Registered Pharmacy Technician status with Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Pharmacy Technician Trainees must obtain Registered Pharmacy Technician status within 1.5 years of hire.
• Continues to meet departmental competency requirements and pharmacy standards of employee conduct.

The university will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with the online application. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.