Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - 3rd Shift - Contingent/IRP

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician supports medication preparation and distribution services at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role provides technical support for accurate medication preparation, packaging, distribution, and inventory control, while helping pharmacists maintain regulatory compliance and efficient pharmacy operations. Services support patient care and research protocols and must be appropriate to the ages of patients served.

Duties may include sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication preparation and packaging, inventory management, documentation, and maintaining medication storage and security standards, along with other duties permitted by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician I helps ensure accurate dispensing and compliance with Ohio Board of Pharmacy rules, state and federal regulations, applicable USP standards, and institutional policies. The position requires maintaining active Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration and any required certification, continuing education, and competency requirements, as well as professional conduct aligned with the hospital and department’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ohio Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician status.
• Active PTCB or NHA certification.
• Maintain Certified Pharmacy Technician status with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and active PTCB/NHA certification.
• Continue to meet departmental competency requirements and pharmacy standards of employee conduct.

Responsibilities

• Support medication preparation and distribution under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Prepare and package medications accurately.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Manage inventory and document pharmacy activities.
• Maintain medication storage and security standards.
• Assist pharmacists in accurate medication dispensing and regulatory compliance.
• Support patient care and research protocols, providing services appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Maintain required Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration, certification, continuing education, and competency requirements.
• Demonstrate professional conduct aligned with hospital and departmental mission, vision, and values.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED