Infusion IV Pharm Technician, First Shift, Infusion Pharmacy, WCH

Job Description

Infusion IV Pharm Technician, First Shift, Infusion Pharmacy, West Chester Hospital, UC Health.

We are hiring a full-time Infusion Certified Pharmacy Technician at West Chester Hospital. A $7,500 sign‑on bonus is offered.

West Chester Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, United States

Infusion Pharmacy

Full‑Time, 40 Hours/Weekly. First Shift.

Expected starting salary range: $23.78/hr – $30.06/hr.

• Learning environment allows for constant development.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Employee paid short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Community discounts.

West Chester Hospital provides patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. The hospital is consistently ranked among the top 5% in the nation, offers a Level III Trauma Center, a certified Primary Stroke Center, Magnet Recognition, and is routinely recognized as one of the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise, research and teaching, with world‑class care for the community and patients worldwide.

• Education
  • High School Diploma or GED (minimum).
  • Associate degree preferred.
• License & Certification
  • Current pharmacy technician registration by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
  • Current certified technician certificate (approved by Ohio BOP).
  • Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) certification required within one year of hire.
  • Maintain registration and certification throughout employment.
• Experience
  • Minimum 3 years equivalent experience. Preferred 5 years.
• Required Skills and Knowledge
  • Work independently with minimal direct supervision.
  • Cooperate with health‑system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changing workload.
  • Set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergent requests.
  • Exercise sound professional judgment, communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Meet pharmaceutical care needs of patient populations served by UC Health.

• Engages in population‑appropriate communication.
  • Knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
  • Provides clear instructions to patients/families regarding treatment.
  • Involves family/guardian in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care.
  • Identifies physical limitations and deploys intervention when necessary.
  • Recognizes and responds to behavioral health problems.
  • Interprets population‑related data and plans care appropriately.
  • Recognizes and responds to religious/cultural norms; performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
  • Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Procures and distributes medication orders per prescriber request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Accepts new written, faxed, or electronic prescription orders.
  • Enters information into and retrieves information from a database or patient profile.
  • Prepares and affixes medication labels.
  • Counts and pours dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist.
  • Prepares non‑sterile compounds.
  • Replenishes medications in automated dispensing cabinets, medication carts, medication kits, emergency drug containers, and floor stock areas accurately.
  • Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques.
  • Delivers medications and supplies to patient‑care and ancillary areas per established schedule.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
  • Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in appropriate locations.
  • Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration.
  • Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications.
  • Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas accurately…