Pharmacy Assistant

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

10d

About The Position

Transports medications and supplies to pharmacies, supports partners in performing their duties effectively, and maintains inventory and a clean pharmacy environment. The role follows applicable medication-handling regulations and safety precautions, assists with training new pharmacy assistants when appropriate, and documents completed tasks in designated record-keeping systems.

The listed duties describe the general nature and level of work for this classification and are not an exhaustive list. Supervisors may assign, direct, and control additional work. The employer is an equal opportunity employer (EOE M/F/Disability/Vet).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Detail-oriented.
• Six months of previous pharmacy or customer service experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of previous pharmacy or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with USP 795, 797, and 800 and relevant regulatory standards for medication handling.
• Contribute to training new pharmacy assistants when appropriate.
• Transport medications and supplies safely, promptly, and accurately to designated destinations.
• Perform drug inventories, rotations, and stock management, including sorting, unpacking, and restocking medications.
• Follow isolation and radiation precautions and use proper body mechanics when handling medications.
• Use customer-friendly phone skills and appropriately direct customer concerns.
• Maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of completed tasks in designated record-keeping systems.

What This Job Offers

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