Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician - PRN

Akron Children's Hospital•Akron, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with filling and checking prescription medications. The technician enters, counts, pours, and labels prescriptions and supports medication distribution, compounding, and inventory management. The role prioritizes accuracy, compliance with safety standards, and development of foundational pharmacy operations skills. This PRN position provides coverage Monday through Friday during the day, with shifts between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., and floats among all ACH outpatient pharmacies in Boardman, Akron, and Rocky River, Ohio.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ohio State Registered Pharmacy Technician licensure.
National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) within one year of hire.
Valid state driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability under the ACH insurance carrier's requirements.
Complete an annual physical with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.
Demonstrate medication accuracy and proper documentation practices.
Handle refrigerated, frozen, and hazardous medications and shipments appropriately.
Follow procedures for waste disposal, returns, and incident reporting.
Accept and apply feedback to support growth and performance.
Operate EPIC Willow and other pharmacy software as assigned.
Demonstrate basic medication knowledge.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist in retrieving, processing, and distributing medication for patient use.
Pull, label, package, and prepare medications accurately for pharmacist verification.
Follow state and federal laws, regulations, and accreditation standards for safe pharmacy practice.
Complete non-sterile compounding according to USP <795> standards.
Alert the pharmacist to drug allergies, drug interactions, or insurance issues.
Complete the shipping process for patient medications.
Provide courteous and timely customer service.
Restock prescription supplies, rotate stock appropriately, and remove outdated medications from inventory.
Maintain adequate medication inventory levels for patient care, including removing outdated and recalled medications.
Document in the electronic medical record as appropriate.
Maintain professional working relationships with pharmacy staff, providers, nurses, and other medical personnel.
Train new employees and act as a positive role model.
Help maintain compliance with Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, URAC, ACHC, CMS, FDA, and DEA regulations and accreditations.
Perform other duties as required.