Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician III

At TriHealth, our Certified Pharmacy Technicians play a vital role in delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate medication support to our patients. As an essential member of our inpatient pharmacy team, you will help ensure the right medications reach the right patients at the right time—directly impacting the quality of care within our hospital.

In this role, you’ll work alongside skilled pharmacists and healthcare professionals who are committed to supporting your growth, expanding your competencies, and fostering a collaborative environment. TriHealth prioritizes continuous learning, cross‑training, and career advancement so you can build a long‑term, meaningful career with us.

Location:

Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 

Work Hours:

• Full-time, 80 hours biweekly
• Shift varies
• Weekends and holidays rotation

Bonus Opportunity:

This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 12-month commitment (external qualified candidates only). 

Incentives & Benefits:

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. For more information, please visit our benefits page:  https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits   

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED or GED (Required) 
Associate's Degree Graduate of an approved technical, professional or vocational program (Preferred) 
Bachelor's Degree Graduate of an approved technical, professional or vocational program (Preferred)
1 - 2 years Pharmacy; Non-hazardous sterile compounding experience required (Required) 
2 - 3 years Pharmacy (Preferred)
Ohio Certified Pharmacy Technician License Must be registered with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Required 
Other National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) is required. Approved certification is through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PCTB) and ExCPT Certification by the National Healthcareer Association. Required

Job Overview:

The Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician III provides advanced technical support to pharmacists in the preparation, distribution, and management of medications. This role requires a higher level of experience, responsibility, and clinical awareness. In addition to managing unit dose medication distribution, the Technician III is responsible for one or more of the following as primary job duties: 1) sterile compounding of both non-hazardous and hazardous medications (including chemotherapy), maintaining a compliant and sterile cleanroom environment, ensuring the safe handling of hazardous drugs 2) provides technical support in a non-24 hour Inpatient Pharmacy 3) manages off-site Automated Dispensing Cabinet inventory To maintain competency and expand technical skills, the Technician III rotates between unit dose operations and sterile compounding duties involving both hazardous and non-hazardous preparations.

Job Responsibilities:

Supports pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications by performing a variety of technical tasks in accordance with department protocols and regulatory standards. Demonstrates competency through regular audits, observational checklists, and performance rounding. • Medication Preparation & Distribution: accurately selects, counts, compounds (non-sterile), packages, scans, labels, fills, and delivers medications in compliance with departmental guidelines. • Non-sterile compounding: performs weighing, measuring, and mixing of ingredients using proper calculations, equipment, and technique, ensuring accuracy and safety. • Automated Dispensing Machines: proficient in signing into systems, loading, refilling, unloading, managing expirations, and resolving discrepancies in ADCs. • Stock Orders/Emergency Carts/Boxes: accurately and efficiently fills medication orders and emergency supplies in a timely manner. • Delivery: ensures timely and accurate delivery of medications via tubing, cart runs, IV runs, and STAT deliveries. Verifies correct delivery location and proper storage (e.g., refrigeration, secure storage). *Offsite ADC Management: oversees all aspects of off-site Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs), including loading, refilling, unloading, managing returns and expired medications, and maintaining appropriate par levels and min/max settings. Responsible for ADC troubleshooting, coordination with the main pharmacy, and effective communication with the Automation Technician, as assigned and appropriate. Must work at least 70% of shi