Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, Evenings
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician supports inpatient pharmacy operations at Fairview Hospital, a busy 24-hour pharmacy serving a hospital with approximately 500 beds and specialized NICU, obstetrics, and cardiology units. Working with a team of more than 50 pharmacy technicians, the technician helps ensure safe and timely medication distribution throughout the hospital. Tasks include managing the medication carousel, restocking approximately 125 Pyxis machines, delivering medications to patient care units, preparing liquid medication doses for neonatal and adult patients, assisting with nonsterile compounding, supporting IV room and cleanroom operations, and responding to medication-related requests from nurses and providers. This is a full-time evening position. The detailed schedule states 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Day and evening shift caregivers are required to work a full weekend every other weekend. The posting also notes a $2,500 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Upon hire, certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National HealthCareer Association (NHA).
- Upon hire, active registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
- Caregivers with active Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician registrations must update to a Certified Pharmacy Technician registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy within six months.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of hospital experience.
- Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program.
Responsibilities
- Prepare medications through selecting, labeling, repacking, non-sterile compounding, and sterile compounding.
- Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations accurately and promptly.
- Maintain accurate medication and supply inventories and complete inventory audits, including cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area in compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Document regulatory requirements, including temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training.
- Use information systems, technology, and automation to complete assigned tasks.
- Assist with training pharmacy caregivers and students.
- Manage the medication carousel and restock approximately 125 Pyxis machines.
- Deliver medications to patient care units and prepare liquid medication doses for neonatal and adult patients.
- Assist with nonsterile compounding and support IV room and cleanroom operations.
- Respond to medication-related requests from nurses and providers.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $2,500.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
