Pharmacy Technician - Infusion
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician supports safe, efficient, and compliant medication preparation and distribution at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role provides patient-centered technical services, including medication preparation and packaging, sterile and non-sterile compounding, inventory management, documentation, and maintenance of medication storage and security standards. It supports patient care and research protocols while promoting an accurate, safe, and efficient medication-use system. The Pharmacy Technician must maintain active registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and fulfill continuing education and competency requirements. Trainees must complete the OSUWMC employer-based training program within 365 days of hire and update their registration to Registered Pharmacy Technician status. Pharmacy Technician Trainees must obtain Registered Pharmacy Technician status within 1.5 years of hire. The role requires knowledge and skills appropriate to the ages of patients served, including completion of mandatory education requirements, and 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.
- 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 status with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy; trainees must obtain this status within 1.5 years of hire.
- Continue to meet departmental competency requirements and pharmacy standards of employee conduct.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, package, and label medications pursuant to pharmacist-reviewed orders and applicable regulations and institutional policies.
- Assist in preparing oral, enteral, parenteral, ophthalmic, topical, rectal, and investigational medication dosage forms.
- Prepare sterile intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique under pharmacist supervision, including small- and large-volume parenteral solutions, portable infusion device cassettes, and chemotherapy agents as permitted by role and competency.
- Distribute medications, supplies, and equipment in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Maintain accurate documentation related to medication preparation, dispensing support, and inventory control.
- Ensure medications are stored appropriately, monitored for expiration dates, and secured according to regulatory standards.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications, equipment, and supplies to prevent service delays.
- Inspect medication storage areas under pharmacist direction for compliance with Joint Commission and other applicable standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of medication preparation and storage areas.
- Communicate with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medication distribution and resolve operational concerns.
- Participate in departmental initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and competency validation processes as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
