Certified Pharmacy Technician Senior - Carousel/Non-Sterile Compounding

Certified Pharmacy Technician Senior - Carousel/Non-Sterile Compounding Lead

The Certified Pharmacy Technician Senior - Carousel/Non-Sterile Compounding Lead supports the safe, accurate, and timely distribution and preparation of medications throughout the hospital while serving as a subject matter expert in carousel operations, pharmacy logistics, and non-sterile compounding. In addition to performing advanced pharmacy technician duties, this role provides leadership and operational support by coordinating technician workflows, training and mentoring staff, leading special projects, ensuring regulatory and quality compliance, and troubleshooting pharmacy automation and equipment. Working closely with pharmacists and pharmacy leadership, the Senior Technician promotes patient safety, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across pharmacy services.

The Certified Pharmacy Technician Senior serves as a certified pharmacy technician and expert in med carousel, logistics, and non-sterile compounding. Working under the supervision of a pharmacist, this role performs standard technician responsibilities and provides leadership, training, and operational support. This role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently in a healthcare environment.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the primary technician resource for med carousel, logistics, and non-sterile compounding providing expertise, guidance, and troubleshooting to support pharmacy staff.
• Train and mentor pharmacy technicians and interns on med carousel and non-sterile compounding best practices.
• Assist pharmacists in the timely and accurate preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting related to carousel and non-sterile compounding operations.
• Assist with implementation of new processes, workflow enhancements, and operational initiatives designed to improve efficiency, quality, and service excellence.
• Escalate workflow challenges, process concerns, or quality and safety concerns to pharmacy leadership and collaborate on appropriate solutions.
• Support inventory management activities, including stock rotation, receiving, storage, expiration date monitoring, and medication replenishment.
• Maintain current knowledge of USP 795 requirements and support compliance.
• Collaborate effectively with pharmacists, technicians, and interns to support exceptional patient care and operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school graduation or equivalent
• Licensure / Certification: Approved Pharmacy Technician Certification. Active registration as a Certified Tech with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience: 1 or more years of experience in hospital pharmacy with expertise in a particular area of pharmacy services (IV room, ADC/Pyxis, Packager, etc).
• Reports to Pharmacy Supervisor/Manager/Director of Pharmacy; will receive work direction from Patient Care Pharmacist on duty consistent with the Drug Laws in Ohio.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America's Best State Employers.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel's College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.