Certified Pharmacy Technician

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Job Title:
Certified Pharmacy Technician

Department:
Student Life | Student Health Services

Provides direct support and assistance to pharmacists in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals to the student population of the Ohio State University. Provides customer service for drop-off and pick-up of prescriptions and maintains an orderly flow at the front counter and point-of-sale (PSE) terminal; complies will all PSE guidelines for the sale of pseudoephedrine; operates pharmacy computer to enter customer and insurance information; maintains medication profiles; under the direct supervision of a  pharmacist, enters prescriptions, assembles them by counting, pouring, and labeling medication; alerts customers to drug interactions; assists in inventory control and helps maintain pharmacy in an orderly state; assists with prior authorization processes; provides general office support to Pharmacy Services Manager.  This position will requires some evening hours. 

Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen and background check

Functions: Pharmacy

Sub-Function: Pharmacy Technician Services

Career Level: Technical 2

Office of Student Life Mission Statement:
The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society. 

Additional Information:

Qualifications:

Required:  High School diploma or General Equivalency diploma (GED); successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program, certified with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy; PTCB certification; must have worked a minimum of one year in pharmacy dispensing medications; must have current Basic Life Support-Heath Care Worker (BLS-HCW) certification upon hire.

Desired:  Experience operating a pharmacy computer system desired; 1-3 years customer service experience desired.

Targeted hiring range is $17.74 to $23.63/hr.

Location:
Wilce Student Health Center (0294)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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