Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient Pharmacy

Nationwide Children's Hospital
United States, Ohio, Columbus
700 Childrens Dr (Show on map)
Jun 17, 2025
Overview: - Typical Hours: As early as 7:30am and as late as 7:00pm. - Rotating every 4th weekend and rotating holidays. Job Description Summary: Aids the pharmacist in the processing of prescription orders along with preparation and dispensing of patient medications within the three outpatient pharmacies. This is an entry level position. Job Description: Essential Functions: Accepts prescriptions, establishes billing/patient charges, documents patients' allergies correctly, interprets and enters information regarding the outpatient prescription into the computer system Prepares and packages injectable and oral medication for outpatient use Independently resolves on-line adjudication problems with Third Party Payors without pharmacist intervention Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the outpatient pharmacy Replenishes pharmacy stock area and notifies pharmacist or inventory coordinators of concerns Utilizes math and problem-solving skills (i.e. algebra to calculate amount of drug needed for preparation of prescriptions. Education Requirement: As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement. Licensure Requirement: Board of Pharmacy Technician License (Registered or Certified) Certifications: Certification as a pharmacy technician or documented passing score on certification exam prior to start date (CPhT, ExCPT) Skills: Demonstrated skills in algebra by passing score on math competency administered on site Experience: Six months of previous pharmacy experience preferred Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Squat/kneel CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Standing, Walking Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified) "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"