PHARMACY TECH - CERTIFIED at Premier Health

Middletown, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmacy Software, Aseptic Technique, Drug Compounding, Inventory Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Problem Solving, Computer Proficiency, Teamwork, Scheduling Flexibility

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

General Summary/Responsibilities: STATUS: Full Time / 80 days per period Department: Pharmacy Shifts: 700am-330pm 900am-530pm, 100pm-930pm, 300pm-1130pm Facility: Atrium Medical Center A certified pharmacy technician, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, engage in the following activities to the extent that the activities do not require the exercise of professional judgment: 1. Entering information into and retrieving information from a database or patient profile 2. Preparing and affixing labels 3. Stocking dangerous drugs and retrieving those drugs from inventory 4. Counting and pouring dangerous drugs into containers 5. Placing dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist 6. Non-sterile drug compounding following the completion of site-specific training 7. Sterile drug compounding following the completion of a site-specific training 8. Stocking automated drug storage systems, floor stock, and crash carts Essential Duties & Functions: · Prepare medication doses prior to a pharmacist’s review & dispensing · Perform non-sterile and sterile medication compounding after required training · Restock medications in automated dispensing cabinets · Delivery of medications to patient care areas · Monitor drug inventory levels to ensure a continuous supply of medications without stockpiling supplies · Troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy · Must be familiar with pharmacy software · Must use aseptic technique, wear appropriate attire, and follow standards in aseptic compounding · Must maintain a clean and safe working environment Other Duties & Functions: · Other duties as assigned Qualification Education Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED Preferred educational qualifications: Completion of an ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician education and training program Licensure/Certification/Registration Certified Pharmacy Technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Registration with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a “Certified Pharmacy Technician” or eligible for registration within 45 days of hire. Experience Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/lA Preferred experience: Prior hospital, long-term care or retail experience preferred Other experience requirements: N/A Knowledge/Skills · Possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem solving skills · Able to read and write printed material in English · Proficiency with computer keyboard operations · Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred · Ability to compute simple algebraic ratios, volume/volume percentage and weight/volume percentage · Ability to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy. Must be familiar with pharmacy software · Possess ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as team member · Flexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers

Responsibilities

The Certified Pharmacy Technician will prepare medication doses, perform sterile and non-sterile compounding after training, and restock automated dispensing cabinets under pharmacist supervision. Duties also include delivering medications, monitoring inventory levels, and performing minor maintenance on pharmacy equipment.