Certified Pharmacy Technician-Pharmacy Dept.- St Joseph Hospital (PRN)

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Warren, OH

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About The Position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. The Certified Pharmacy Technician will assist the pharmacist in processing medication orders by selecting, assembling, and preparing medications to be dispensed for inpatient and/or outpatient services. This position encompasses a variety of job responsibilities within the pharmacy.

Requirements

• ExCPT Certification provided by the National Health Career Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification and registration with State Board of Pharmacy.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of ASHP/ACPE tech training program or pharmacy technician training via Armed Forces/Veterans Affairs or respective state department approved career tech high school program.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in Retail, Ambulatory, Outpatient, Hospital, Acute Care, or Home Infusion pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patients within an inpatient and/or outpatient service area.
• Entering information into and retrieving information from an electronic health record or prescription processing computer system.
• Preparing and affixing labels; stocking prescription drugs and retrieving those drugs from inventory locations.
• Counting and pouring drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist.
• Performing non-sterile drug compounding as defined under guidelines published by United States Pharmacopeia.
• Stocking automated drug dispensing cabinets, floor stock, and crash carts.
• Transporting medications by vehicle to off-site locations.
• Operating technology used for drug dispensing (robotics).
• Accepting verbal refill authorizations for dangerous drugs that are not controlled substances.
• Sending or receiving copies of non-controlled prescriptions.
• Technician checking of associate technician work prior to dispensing.
• Assisting in the education and precepting of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students.
• Participating in performance improvement activities.
• Packaging and selling a prescription drug to a patient or patient representative.
• Assisting with insurance claim processing.
• Performing diagnostic laboratory testing as defined in state laws/guidelines.
• Performing sterile drug compounding as defined under guidelines published by United States Pharmacopeia.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance w/AD&D.
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

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