Pharmacy Technician - IRP - Inpatient

The Ohio State University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a pharmacist and in coordination with other technicians, prepares unit dose and intravenous medications for dispensing to patients. Makes scheduled deliveries to appointed nursing units to deliver medications to patients while ensuring that our department meets medication security requirements set forth by The Joint Commission.

Assists pharmacists with medication order entry into the pharmacy computer system. Maintains stock levels of medications to avoid delays in service to patients. Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team. Technician must participate in continuing educational opportunities to meet the annual competency requirements and participate in continual training opportunities provided by department to develop ongoing skills in other areas of the pharmacy. Technician must comply with all rules and regulation of the hospital and pharmacy department. Must complete PTCB certification within 365 day of hire date unless such is in place upon hire. All technicians must maintain a current PTCB certification throughout employment in order to work as pharmacy technician at OSU Medical Center department of Pharmacy.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• 1 year of relevant experience required

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares unit dose and intravenous medications for dispensing to patients
• Makes scheduled deliveries to appointed nursing units to deliver medications to patients while ensuring that our department meets medication security requirements set forth by The Joint Commission
• Assists pharmacists with medication order entry into the pharmacy computer system
• Maintains stock levels of medications to avoid delays in service to patients
• Participate in continuing educational opportunities to meet the annual competency requirements
• Participate in continual training opportunities provided by department to develop ongoing skills in other areas of the pharmacy
• Comply with all rules and regulation of the hospital and pharmacy department
• Complete PTCB certification within 365 day of hire date unless such is in place upon hire
• Maintain a current PTCB certification throughout employment in order to work as pharmacy technician at OSU Medical Center department of Pharmacy

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED