Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Inpatient - Lorain Hospital (PRN)

Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists under general supervision with processing medication orders and preparing medications for dispensing to inpatient and/or outpatient patients. The role may include a variety of pharmacy activities across acute care, ambulatory, retail, and home infusion services. This is a PRN, as-needed position at Lorain Hospital, with scheduled weekly hours listed as 0.01 and a day/afternoon work shift.

The technician enters and retrieves information in electronic health record or prescription-processing systems; supports accurate medication billing; prepares labels and medication packages; stocks and retrieves drugs; and performs permitted non-sterile and, where applicable, sterile compounding. Additional duties may include stocking automated dispensing cabinets and crash carts, transporting medications, operating dispensing robotics, processing insurance claims, performing diagnostic laboratory testing, and assisting with technician education and performance improvement activities. Work must comply with applicable state pharmacy rules and regulations.

The role serves patients across all listed age groups, from neonates through geriatrics. Working conditions may include high stress and fluctuating workloads, high noise levels, bright lights, limited exposure to hazardous substances or body fluids, and frequent interruptions. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment are required. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and current applicable pharmacy technician certification and state registration. Previous pharmacy experience and an approved pharmacy technician training program are preferred.

Requirements

• ExCPT certification from the National Health Career Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification and registration with the State Board of Pharmacy.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, from neonates through geriatrics.
• Skills in electronic medical records, medication stocking, mathematical work, point-of-sale equipment, prescription processing and dispensing, robotic dispensing systems, prioritization, performance improvement, medication packaging, insurance claim processing, compounding, attention to detail, customer service, problem solving, active listening, verbal and written communication, professional judgment, diagnostic testing, and medication transport.
• Ability to exercise universal precautions and use personal protective equipment and devices.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an ASHP/ACPE technician training program, pharmacy technician training through the Armed Forces or Veterans Affairs, or a state department-approved career technical high school program.
• Previous experience in a retail, ambulatory, outpatient, hospital, acute care, or home infusion pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing medications for inpatient and/or outpatient patients.
• Accept written, faxed, electronic, and legally permitted verbal prescription orders and refill authorizations; clarify prescriptions when professional judgment is not required.
• Enter and retrieve information in electronic health records or prescription-processing systems.
• Process medication charges and credits accurately for patient billing.
• Prepare and affix labels; stock, retrieve, count, and pour medications for pharmacist dispensing.
• Perform non-sterile compounding and, for inpatient or home infusion work, sterile compounding in accordance with applicable United States Pharmacopeia guidelines and infection-control procedures.
• Stock automated dispensing cabinets, floor stock, and crash carts.
• Transport medications by vehicle to off-site locations.
• Operate drug-dispensing technology, including robotics.
• Send or receive copies of non-controlled prescriptions and perform technician checks of associate technician work where permitted.
• Assist with education and precepting of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students, and participate in performance improvement activities.
• For outpatient services, package and sell prescription drugs to patients or their representatives, assist with insurance claim processing, and perform diagnostic laboratory testing as permitted.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow applicable State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.
• Use universal precautions and required personal protective equipment and follow infection-control policies.
• Perform other job-related duties as required, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED