Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient - Contingent/IRP
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician supports the safe, efficient, and compliant preparation and distribution of medications at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role provides patient-centered technical support, including medication preparation and packaging, sterile and non-sterile compounding, inventory management, documentation, and maintenance of medication storage and security standards. It assists pharmacists in accurate medication dispensing and regulatory compliance with Ohio Board of Pharmacy rules, state and federal regulations, applicable USP standards, and institutional policies. The position supports patient care and research protocols and promotes a safe, efficient medication-use system. The technician collaborates with pharmacists and other technicians to maintain regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and service excellence. The role requires active Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Certified Pharmacy Technician, along with ongoing continuing education and competency requirements. Trainees must complete the OSUWMC employer-based training program and obtain Registered or Certified Pharmacy Technician status within 1.5 years of hire. The technician must demonstrate professional conduct aligned with the hospital and department’s mission, vision, and values, and have the knowledge and skills to provide services appropriate to the ages of patients served, including completion of mandatory education requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Registered or eligible for pharmacy technician registration in Ohio.
- Pharmacy Technician Trainees must submit all required documentation to the Ohio Board of Pharmacy at least 10 business days before the start date.
- Maintain Registered Pharmacy Technician or Certified Pharmacy Technician status with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy; trainees must obtain one of these statuses within 1.5 years of hire.
- Continue to meet departmental competency requirements and pharmacy standards of employee conduct.
Responsibilities
- Support medication preparation and distribution under a licensed pharmacist’s supervision.
- Prepare and package medications, including sterile and non-sterile compounding.
- Manage inventory and complete required documentation.
- Maintain medication storage and security standards.
- Assist pharmacists with accurate medication dispensing and regulatory compliance.
- Support patient care and research protocols.
- Collaborate with pharmacists and other pharmacy technicians to maintain operational efficiency and service excellence.
- Maintain required registration, continuing education, competencies, and professional conduct.
- Complete mandatory education requirements relevant to the ages of patients served.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
