Certified Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient Nights

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join TriHealth as a Pharmacy Technician at Good Samaritan Hospital. Are you looking for a rewarding pharmacy career where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care? Join TriHealth's pharmacy team at Good Samaritan Hospital and play a vital role in supporting medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management in a fast-paced hospital environment. You'll work alongside experienced pharmacists and healthcare professionals while gaining exposure to a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and perioperative services. This is a full-time night shift position with a 10-hour shift and a 7-on/7-off schedule for enhanced work-life balance. If you're a detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician looking for a collaborative team, professional growth, and the opportunity to support exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of TriHealth's commitment to improving the health of the communities we serve.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or GED is required.
• Up to 1 year Pharmacy experience is required.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's Degree approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Preferred)
• 1 - 2 years Pharmacy; previous experience with computer applications and pharmacy automation is preferred (Preferred)

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.
• 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).
• Responsible for inventory control through proper removal of medications from automation, stock rotation, removal of expired medications, reordering/stocking of medications/supplies when stock is low, and packaging/assembling medications for future dispensing.
• Ensures safe storage of medications.
• Verifies quantity on hand (QOH) and adjusts inventory records as necessary; promptly reports discrepancies to the on-site buyer.
• When inventory counts are incorrect, updates Omnicell with the correct quantity and earliest expiration date, and escalates significant discrepancies to the buyer.
• Notifies the buyer of increased usage trends in medications or supplies.
• Identifies medications frequently expiring and recommends PAR level adjustments to the buyer for evaluation.
• Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows safety protocols when handling hazardous medications.
• Maintains accurate inventory of controlled substances (CII–CV), including documentation and reconciliation of records. Immediately reports unresolved controlled substance discrepancies to a supervisor.
• 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.
• Effectively 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.
• Consistently demonstrates the TriHealth Way, SERVE values, ALWAYS behaviors, and adheres to the 5 Safety Practices.

Benefits

• competitive shift differentials
• opportunities for professional growth
• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• retirement savings plans
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED