Certified Pharmacy Technician - FMC

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name-the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health.

This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans.

All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What you'll do at DBH: The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health's Ohio Pharmacy Services is recruiting for a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Franklin Medical Center (FMC) Work hours: 11:00 am to 7:30 pm.

Rotating every Saturday and Sunday The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking a dedicated Certified Pharmacy Technician to assist in filling prescription drug and pharmaceutical supply orders under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

This role supports safe, accurate, and efficient medication management in alignment with DBH policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities: Accurately fill and label prescriptions, process stock requisitions, and deliver medications to patient care and ancillary areas.

Prepare IV admixtures and other sterile products using aseptic technique per USP <797> and <800> standards.

Maintain adequate inventory of medications and supplies-order, receive, unpack, rotate, and store items appropriately.

Inspect stock for outdated or unusable drugs and replace as necessary to ensure patient safety.

Enter and reconcile patient charges and credits in the pharmacy system with accuracy and timeliness.

Maintain complete and accurate documentation, including controlled substance records, dispensing logs, and transfer reports.

Operate and troubleshoot automated dispensing equipment and barcode scanning systems.

Perform STAT deliveries to patient care units and pick up returns from nursing stations as needed.

️ Answer phones and assist with requests at the pharmacy window in a professional and courteous manner.

Keep pharmacy work areas, IV rooms, and equipment clean, organized, and compliant with safety guidelines.

Support DBH's mission by contributing to a culture of safety, quality, and patient-centered care.

Join DBH and make a direct impact on patient recovery and wellness through excellence in pharmaceutical care and teamwork!

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 5 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

Normal working hours are 11:00 am to 7:30 pm.

Rotating every Saturday and Sunday.

This position is located within Franklin Medical Center at 1990 Harmon Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43223.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Position Qualifications Registered with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

Note: If position involves operating motor vehicle to transport medications, a valid driver's license is required.

Primary Job Skill: Pharmacy Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Ethics and Values Required Educational Transcripts Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application.

Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer.

Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration.

Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted.

DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.