Certified Pharmacy Technician, First shift, Specialty Pharmacy

Certified Pharmacy Technician, First Shift, Specialty Pharmacy

Location:

UC Health, Business Center
Department:
Specialty Pharmacy

Hours:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Shift: First Shift

UC Health is hiring a full-time Certified Pharmacy Technician in Specialty Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. We are offering a $2,000 sign‑on bonus!

• Procure and distribute medication orders per prescriber request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Fill physician orders, medication kits, medication carts, and stock requisitions accurately; replenish medications in emergency drug containers and floor stock areas; prepare intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule.
• Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Pick up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas during delivery rounds; enter medication orders into pharmacy computer system accurately; enter charges and credits for patient medications accurately; generate reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
• Answer the telephone, identify department, and direct calls; answer requests at the window/door and make Stat deliveries when requested.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments; maintain logs, records, and other required documentation accurately; file documentation in appropriate locations.
• Complete and document all assigned medication storage area inspections monthly; identify and replace outdated or unusable medications; collect data, conduct quality monitors, and complete assigned documentation.
• Organize and maintain responsibility for an identified quality improvement project for the department; present annual update for project responsibilities.
• Meet and perform according to hospital and department standards of performance.

• Recently certified, licensed, or graduated within the past 12 months; minimum 3–5 years of equivalent experience.
• Current pharmacy technician registration and certification recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
• Work cooperatively with health‑system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes.
• Set priorities, solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing); assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served.
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative and motivation; competence in a specialized area of the department.

• Opportunities for professional development – Technician Advancement Program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Community discounts.
• First Shift Monday‑Friday; no nights, no weekends, no holidays.

Salary range: $19.42 per hour – $24.01 per hour (actual rate depends on experience and other factors).

UC Health is an EEO employer.