Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - Contingent/IRP
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 safe, efficient, compliant medication preparation, packaging, dispensing, and inventory control, and supports patient care and research protocols. The technician collaborates with pharmacists and other technicians to maintain regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and service excellence in assigned practice areas. The position requires maintaining active Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration and completing required continuing education and competency requirements. Pharmacy Technician Trainees must complete the OSUWMC employer-based training program and obtain Registered or Certified Pharmacy Technician status within 1.5 years of hire. The role also requires professional conduct consistent with hospital and departmental values and services appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Registered or eligible for pharmacy technician registration in Ohio.
- Maintain Registered or Certified Pharmacy Technician status with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy; trainees must obtain that status within 1.5 years of hire.
- Pharmacy Technician Trainees must submit required documentation to the Ohio Board of Pharmacy at least 10 business days before the start date.
- Meet departmental competency requirements and pharmacy standards of employee conduct.
- Complete mandatory education requirements related to providing services appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and package medications, including sterile and non-sterile compounding.
- Support medication distribution and accurate medication dispensing under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Manage inventory and document required activities.
- Maintain medication storage and security standards.
- Assist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in maintaining regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and service excellence.
- Support patient care and research protocols.
- Complete required education, training, continuing education, and competency requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
