Pharmacy Tech III-Pharmacy Infusion Center

Job description

Job Details
Kettering Health Hamilton l Hamilton l Full-time l Days
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Pharmacy Tech III supports safe, effective, and timely medication use by performing advanced technical pharmacy functions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role ensures accurate medication preparation, inventory management, and regulatory compliance to optimize patient care and operational reliability. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.
Required Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Work Experience:
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a certified pharmacy technician in a hospital or health system pharmacy setting.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:
• Current registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Active national pharmacy technician certification (e.g., PTCB or NHA).

Skills:
• Advanced knowledge of pharmacy operations, medication preparation, and inventory practices.
• Proficiency with pharmacy information systems and electronic health records.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical tasks.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of HIPAA, OSHA, and pharmacy regulatory requirements.

Competencies:
• For Inpatient Pharmacy Positions:
• Employee has been to Pharmacy's live class "Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique Orientation Training
• Employee demonstrates appropriate PPE practices
• Employee has basic knowledge of IV room cleaning requirements - per USP
• Employee demonstrates proper drug dose withdrawal from a vial
• Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices
• For Retail Pharmacy Positions:
• Employee demonstrates properly adding a new patient profile
• Employee demonstrates how to input a new prescription
• Employee demonstrates how to refill a prescription
• Employee demonstrates how to add a drug to inventory
• Employee demonstrates use of proper patient identifiers.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education:
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.

Preferred Work Experience:
• Four (4) or more years of relevant pharmacy technician experience, including experience with sterile and non-sterile compounding.