Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Infusion Float Pool

The Ohio State University

21h

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician supports safe, efficient, and compliant medication preparation and distribution under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The position provides patient-centered technical support for medication preparation, packaging, inventory control, and regulatory compliance, supporting patient care and research protocols across assigned practice areas. Duties include preparing and packaging medication dosage forms, sterile and non-sterile compounding, inventory management, documentation, and maintaining medication storage and security standards. The technician assists pharmacists in ensuring accurate medication dispensing and compliance with Ohio Board of Pharmacy rules, state and federal regulations, applicable USP standards, and institutional policies. The role requires active Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician and active PTCB/NHA national certification, along with ongoing continuing education and competency validation.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Ohio Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician registration.
Active PTCB or NHA national certification.
Maintain required continuing education and competency requirements throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Prepare, package, and label medications pursuant to pharmacist-reviewed orders and institutional policies.
Assist with preparing oral, enteral, parenteral, ophthalmic, topical, rectal, and investigational medication dosage forms.
Prepare sterile intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique under pharmacist supervision, including small- and large-volume parenterals, portable infusion device cassettes, and chemotherapy agents as permitted by role and competency.
Distribute medications, supplies, and equipment in compliance with applicable regulations.
Maintain accurate documentation related to medication preparation, dispensing support, and inventory control.
Store medications appropriately, monitor expiration dates, and secure medications according to regulatory standards.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications, equipment, and supplies.
Inspect medication storage areas under pharmacist direction for compliance with Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory standards.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of medication preparation and storage areas.
Communicate with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medication distribution and resolve operational concerns.
Participate in departmental initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and competency validation processes as assigned.
Attend department-sponsored continuing education programs and maintain ongoing competency validation.