Certified Pharmacy Technician, First Shift, Specialty Pharmacy

Job Description

Location:

UC Medical Center

Department:
Specialty Pharmacy

Hours:

Full-Time, 40 Hours/Weekly

Shift: First Shift

UC Health is hiring a full-time Certified Pharmacy Technician in Specialty Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center. We are also offering a $2000 sign‑on Bonus!

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed by only a registered pharmacist. In addition to responsibilities for a Tech I, Pharmacy Technician II demonstrates a high level of initiative and motivation along with competency in a specialized area(s) of the department.

• Opportunities for professional development - Technician Advancement Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• 401K
• Community Discounts

• Education:
  
  Recently certified, licensed or graduated within past 12 months, minimum required. Three to five years equivalent experience, minimum required.
• License and Certification:
  Current pharmacy technician registration and certification recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required. Years of experience:
  Three to five years equivalent experience, minimum required.
• Required Skills and Knowledge:
  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 in workload and work schedule; set priorities and solve problems; respond quickly to emergency requests; communicate effectively orally and in writing, and assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by the organization.

• 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 accurately.
• Prepare intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques.
• 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.
• Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds.
• Enter medication orders into pharmacy computer system accurately (if applicable).
• Enter charges and credits for patient medications accurately.
• Generate reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
• Answer the telephone, identifying self and department; direct calls to appropriate personnel.
• Answer requests at the window and door and make Stat deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Maintain logs, records, and other required documentation accurately; file documentation in appropriate locations.
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication.
• Keep pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well‑organized; keep pharmacy equipment clean.
• Complete and document all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identify and replace outdated and unusable medications.
• Collect data, conduct quality monitors, and complete documentation as assigned.
• 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.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $20.60/hr and $27.31/hr the actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.