Pharmacy Technician IRP - Inpatient

The Ohio State University

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a pharmacist and in coordination with other technicians, this position prepares unit dose and intravenous medications for dispensing to patients. It involves making scheduled deliveries to appointed nursing units to deliver medications to patients while ensuring that the department meets medication security requirements set forth by The Joint Commission. The technician assists pharmacists with medication order entry into the pharmacy computer system and maintains stock levels of medications to avoid delays in service to patients. The role requires demonstrating the ability to work as a member of a team, participating in continuing educational opportunities to meet annual competency requirements, and engaging in continual training provided by the department to develop ongoing skills. Compliance with all rules and regulations of the hospital and pharmacy department is mandatory. PTCB certification must be completed within 9 months of hire (unless already current) and maintained throughout employment at OSU Medical Center department of Pharmacy. This position functions to assist the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients, as well as providing necessary services and information to nursing and medical staff. These services include preparation and packaging of medications, distribution of medications, supplies and equipment, maintaining proper inventory levels, ensuring medications are in date and secure, keeping appropriate records and documentation, and submitting patient charges/credits. The position is also responsible for supporting initiatives of area supervisors and managers.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB certification must be completed within 9 months of hire, unless current PTCB certificate is in place upon hire; must maintain a current PTCB certification throughout employment)
• 1 year of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit dose and intravenous medications for dispensing to patients.
• Make scheduled deliveries to appointed nursing units to deliver medications to patients while ensuring medication security requirements are met.
• Assist pharmacists with medication order entry into the pharmacy computer system.
• Maintain stock levels of medications to avoid delays in service to patients.
• Participate in continuing educational opportunities to meet annual competency requirements.
• Participate in continual training opportunities provided by the department to develop ongoing skills in other areas of the pharmacy.
• Comply with all rules and regulations of the hospital and pharmacy department.
• Assist the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients.
• Provide necessary services and information to nursing and medical staff.
• Prepare and package medications.
• Distribute medications, supplies and equipment.
• Maintain proper inventory levels.
• Ensure medications are in date and secure.
• Keep appropriate records and documentation.
• Submit patient charges/credits.
• Support initiatives of area supervisors and managers.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees