Certified Pharmacy Tech, 2nd shift, Inpatient pharmacy WCH

UCHealth

133d • $19 - $24

About The Position

UC Health is hiring for a full-time Certified Pharmacy Technician for the Inpatient Pharmacy at West Chester Hospital. This is an exciting new position on 2nd shift for medication reconciliation, working 7 days on and then having 7 days off. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. They work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and do not perform duties that can legally be performed by only a registered pharmacist. In addition to responsibilities for a Tech I, Pharmacy Technician II demonstrates a high level of initiative and motivation along with competency in a specialized area(s) of the department.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• License and Certification: Current pharmacy technician registration and certification recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Years of Experience: No experience required, 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience preferred.
• Required Skills and Knowledge: Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods; work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; set priorities and solve problems; respond quickly to emergency requests; communicate effectively (orally and in writing), and assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by the organization.

Responsibilities

• Procures and distributes medication orders per prescriber request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Fills physician orders, medication kits, medication carts, and stock requisitions accurately.
• Replenishes medications in emergency drug containers and floor stock areas accurately.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques.
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds.
• Enters medication orders into pharmacy computer system accurately (if applicable).
• Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately.
• Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel.
• Answers requests at the window/door and makes Stat deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested.
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately; files documentation in appropriate locations.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication.
• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized; keeps pharmacy equipment clean.
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications.
• Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned.
• Organizes and maintains responsibility for an identified quality improvement project for the department.
• Presents annual update for project responsibilities.
• Meets and performs according to hospital and department standards of performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Community Discounts
• $2,000 sign-on Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED