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The Hospital Pharmacy Technician I plays an integral role in pharmacy operations, ensuring the efficient distribution of medications across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and surgical units. Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the technician is responsible for selecting, compounding, labeling, and delivering medications while maintaining proficiency in pharmacy automated systems and electronic health records. Employees will rotate across various areas of the pharmacy to maintain competency and expand their skill set. Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Active National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
- Approved certifications: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or ExCPT Certification by the National Healthcareer Association
- Active registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with non-sterile medication preparation, including counting, compounding, packaging, scanning, labeling, and dispensing per department guidelines.
- Operate Automated Dispensing Machines—load, refill, remove outdated medications, and resolve discrepancies.
- Manage inventory control by rotating stock, removing expired medications, and ensuring proper storage.
- Maintain controlled substances inventory (CII-CV), ensuring compliance with documentation and reporting discrepancies promptly.
- Optimize workflow through efficiency, prioritization, and problem-solving, identifying and escalating critical issues as needed.
- Ensure proper use of pharmacy technology, troubleshooting automation issues, and maintaining pharmacy equipment.
- Process patient information, in-basket Rx messages, and medication labeling within the Electronic Health Record system.
- Professionally respond to requests from pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and patients, ensuring timely follow-ups and resolution.
- Participate in new employee training and development, assisting in the onboarding process.
Other Job-Related Information:
- Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances; adherence to safety protocols is required.
Working Conditions:
- This role involves a range of physical, cognitive, and interpersonal tasks essential to maintaining efficient pharmacy operations and patient care.
Physical Requirements:
- Climbing – Rarely
- Kneeling – Rarely
- Lifting (Under 10 lbs.) – Consistently
- Lifting (11-50 lbs.) – Occasionally
- Lifting (Over 50 lbs.) – Rarely
- Pulling – Rarely
- Pushing – Frequently
- Reaching – Consistently
- Sitting – Rarely
- Standing – Consistently
- Stooping – Frequently
- Walking – Frequently
- Use of Hands – Consistently
Cognitive & Communication Skills:
- Concentrating – Consistently
- Continuous Learning – Consistently
- Thinking/Reasoning – Consistently
- Reading – Consistently
- Hearing (Conversation) – Consistently
- Interpersonal Communication – Consistently
- Color Vision – Consistently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community |
