Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient - Contingent/IRP

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a pharmacist and in coordination with other technicians, responsible for packaging, preparation, and distribution of medications, inventory control, customer service and maintaining pharmacy records. Pharmacy Technician II must participate in continual training opportunities provided by the department to develop ongoing skills in other areas of the pharmacy. A Pharmacy Technician II assists pharmacists, technician III’s and IV’s, and technician team managers with productivity management, training, and orientation of new staff. Pharmacy Technician II complies with all hospital and department rules and regulations and will conduct themselves in a positive and encouraging manner conducive to the hospital, the department, and administration’s visions and values. 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 moderately, complex medications, distribution of advanced medications, supplies and equipment, maintaining proper inventory levels, ensuring medications are in date and secure, and keeping appropriate records and documentation. This position is also responsible for supporting initiatives of area managers.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• 1 year of relevant experience required

Responsibilities

• Packaging, preparation, and distribution of medications
• Inventory control
• Customer service
• Maintaining pharmacy records
• Participate in continual training opportunities
• Assist with productivity management, training, and orientation of new staff
• Comply with all hospital and department rules and regulations
• Conduct themselves in a positive and encouraging manner
• Preparation and packaging of moderately, complex medications
• Distribution of advanced medications, supplies and equipment
• Maintaining proper inventory levels
• Ensuring medications are in date and secure
• Keeping appropriate records and documentation
• Supporting initiatives of area 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

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