Certified Pharmacy Technician

Position Overview At TriHealth, our Certified Pharmacy Technicians play a vital role in delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate medication support to our patients. As an essential member of our inpatient pharmacy team, you will help ensure the right medications reach the right patients at the right time—directly impacting the quality of care within our hospital. Location Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 Work Hours Full‑time, 80 hours biweekly Days Weekends and holidays rotation Bonus Opportunity This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus with a 12‑month commitment (external qualified candidates only). Incentives & Benefits In addition to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Job Requirements High School Diploma or GED (Required) Associate's Degree Graduate of an approved technical, professional or vocational program (Preferred) Bachelor's Degree Graduate of an approved technical, professional or vocational program (Preferred) 1–2 years Pharmacy; Non‑hazardous sterile compounding experience required (Required) 2–3 Years Pharmacy (Preferred) Ohio Certified Pharmacy Technician License required Other National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required (PCTB, ExCPT) Job Overview The Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician III provides advanced technical support to pharmacists in the preparation, distribution, and management of medications. This role requires a higher level of experience, responsibility, and clinical awareness. In addition to managing unit dose medication distribution, the Technician III is responsible for tasks such as sterile compounding, providing technical support in a non‑24‑hour inpatient pharmacy, and managing off‑site automated dispensing cabinet inventory. Job Responsibilities Supports pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications by performing a variety of technical tasks in accordance with department protocols and regulatory standards. Demonstrates competency through regular audits, observational checklists, and performance rounding. Medication Preparation & Distribution: accurately selects, counts, compounds (non‑sterile), packages, scans, labels, fills, and delivers medications in compliance with departmental guidelines. Non‑sterile compounding: performs weighing, measuring, and mixing of ingredients using proper calculations, equipment, and technique, ensuring accuracy and safety. Automated Dispensing Machines: proficient in signing into systems, loading, refilling, unloading, managing expirations, and resolving discrepancies in ADCs. Stock Orders / Emergency Carts / Boxes: accurately and efficiently fills medication orders and emergency supplies in a timely manner. Delivery: ensures timely and accurate delivery of medications via tubing, cart runs, IV runs, and STAT deliveries. Verifies correct delivery location and proper storage (e.g., refrigeration, secure storage). Off‑site ADC Management: oversees all aspects of off‑site Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs), including loading, refilling, unloading, managing returns and expired medications, and maintaining appropriate par levels and min/max settings. Responsible for ADC troubleshooting, coordination with the main pharmacy, and effective communication with the Automation Technician, as assigned and appropriate. Must work at least 70% of shifts in these positions to qualify for the Technician III level. Additional Tasks: completes other assigned tasks as directed to support patient care and department/organization success. Responsible for inventory control through proper removal of medications from automation, stock rotation, removal of expired medications, reordering/stocking of medications/supplies when stock is low, and packaging/assembling medications for future dispensing. Ensures safe storage of medications. Non‑24‑hour Inpatient Pharmacy: takes on additional job duties, including but not limited to conducting regular inventory checks to identify and remove expired, damaged, or recalled medications; processes recalls through ONERECALL; orders and restocks medications and supplies to maintain optimal inventory levels while ensuring no critical stock outs of essential medications; communicates with reverse distributor to process medication returns; works with buyer on drug shortages; manages EMS bag inventory. The non‑24‑hour inpatient pharmacy must be the primary work location to qualify for the Technician III level. Responsible for compounding of sterile products: accurately and efficiently prepares both hazardous and non‑hazardous compounded sterile products (CSP) using aseptic technique; calculates and verifies compounding instructions for each patient, following master formulation records; utilizes EPIC dispense prep, hardware, and/or software workflows to scan, photograph, and prepare sterile products; follows all pharmacy department policies and procedures for safe handling, preparation, and disposal of hazardous drugs; completes other assigned tasks as directed. Responsible for maintaining a sterile and compliant environment inside the hoods, cleanroom, and anteroom; follows policies and procedures for garbing PPE, hand hygiene, and daily/weekly/monthly cleaning; documents daily/weekly/monthly cleaning after completing each task; escalates to Pharmacy Leadership and Compounding Quality Compliance Team when tasks cannot be completed or are missed; continuously monitors room and hood pressures, room temperature, and refrigerator temperature; immediately reports out‑of‑range temperatures and pressures; completes and documents remedial room and hood cleanings under the direction of Pharmacy Leadership and/or Compounding Quality Compliance Team. Demonstrates competency in non‑hazardous and hazardous sterile compounding through routine competencies (written and observational), periodic audits, and rounding visits. Working Conditions Bending - Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Consistently Continuous Learning - Consistently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Rarely Lifting Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely Lifting Pulling - Rarely Pushing - Frequently Reaching - Consistently Reading - Consistently Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Consistently Stooping - Frequently Talking - Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Consistently Visual Acuity: Far - Visual Acuity: Near - Walking - Frequently #J-18808-Ljbffr