Pharmacy Technician Assistant - Inpatient Pharmacy

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for transporting medications and supplies to pharmacies, enabling partners to perform their duties effectively, and maintaining inventory and a clean pharmacy environment. The assistant will comply with USP 795, 797, and 800, and relevant regulatory standards for medication handling. They will also contribute to the training of new pharmacy assistants when appropriate. The position requires safe, timely, and accurate transport of medications and supplies to their designated destinations. Responsibilities include performing drug inventories, rotations, and stock management, such as sorting, unpacking, and restocking medications. Adherence to isolation and radiation precautions, and utilization of proper body mechanics when handling medications are essential. The role involves communicating using customer-friendly phone skills and appropriately directing customer concerns. Maintaining a clean and orderly pharmacy and accurate, timely documentation of completed tasks in designated record-keeping systems are also key duties.

Requirements

• Must be currently registered with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered.
• Expected to obtain PTCB or ExCPT certification within 6 months of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Six months of previous pharmacy or customer service experience, preferred.

Nice To Haves

• The cost of the certification examination will be reimbursed upon successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Complies with USP 795, 797, and 800, and relevant regulatory standards for medication handling.
• Contributes to training of new pharmacy assistants when appropriate.
• Transports medications and supplies safely, timely, and accurately to their designated destinations.
• Performs drug inventories, rotations, and stock management, including sorting, unpacking, and restocking medications.
• Adheres to isolation and radiation precautions and utilizes proper body mechanics when handling medications.
• Communicates using customer-friendly phone skills and appropriately directs customer concerns.
• Maintains a clean and orderly pharmacy and maintains 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