Inpatient Pharmacy Technician (Certified)
About The Position
The Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) works within the hospital pharmacy department and assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications to various hospital departments. Assists the pharmacist by preparing medications needed to fulfill physician orders for all medication types - including compounded injectable formulations. Prepares, compounds, repackages, and labels both sterile and non-sterile products as well as chemotherapy products and other hazardous medications using strict adherence to proper aseptic technique and established standards. Responsible for maintaining inventory within the pharmacy department as well as stocking medications within automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis), floorstock, and emergency carts within the hospital. Maintains a clean working environment. Maintains patient and departmental records accurately to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards. CPhTs function under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Requirements
- Free of felony convictions.
- Current Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician in good standing in the State of Ohio
- Current pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) through an approved pharmacy technician certification body (i.e. PTCB, ExCPT)
- High school diploma, GED or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.
Nice To Haves
- One-year related pharmacy experience and/or training or graduate of certified training program/healthcare Career College.
Responsibilities
- Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications to various hospital departments.
- Prepares medications needed to fulfill physician orders for all medication types, including compounded injectable formulations.
- Prepares, compounds, repackages, and labels sterile and non-sterile products, including chemotherapy and other hazardous medications, using proper aseptic technique.
- Maintains inventory within the pharmacy department.
- Stocks medications within automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis), floorstock, and emergency carts.
- Maintains a clean working environment.
- Maintains patient and departmental records accurately to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- 403(b) retirement plans with up to 4% employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Pharmacy discounts for employees
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement
- Recognition programs, including the DAISY Nursing Award for excellence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
