Certified Pharmacy Technician - Retail

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH

58d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time casual (as needed), day shift position at Riverside Methodist Hospital. The retail pharmacy is open Mon-Fri, no weekends or holidays. The Certified Pharmacy Technician interprets, obtains, prepares/compounds, labels, and distributes pharmacy products for patient use while taking into consideration patient age and any other relevant information. Depending on department, may also prepare IV medications using special equipment supplies and techniques for patient administration and processes refill requests for non-monitored pharmacy medication such as enteral products/supplies or respiratory medications. Documents the distribution of medication for proper use and reimbursement in accordance with department policy. Involved in production, packaging, record keeping, and stocking tasks. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma (Required)
• Must be at least 18 years of age (Required)
• Individual must be registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (Required)
• Work requires a high school level of skills and good communication skills.
• Work requires the ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the information or problems are not difficult or complex.
• Work requires the ability to exchange information and explain instructions and/or procedures to employees, patients, and others.
• Work involves following existing procedures and instructions, sometimes receiving assignments in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to follow.
• Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math skills, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and various drug names (trade generic).
• Detail-oriented
• Works well in an interdisciplinary team
• Adaptable
• CPHT(cert) - Certified Pharmacy Technician (Certified) - Ohio Board of Pharmacy, PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Nice To Haves

• May also prepare IV medications using special equipment supplies and techniques for patient administration and processes refill requests for non-monitored pharmacy medication such as enteral products/supplies or respiratory medications.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all tasks as defined in policy, procedures, or standard of therapy
• Prepares/compounds a comprehensive range of therapies, accurately documents preparation activities, labels pharmacy products according to department policy for final distribution
• Actively involved in the medication distribution process: Ordering, receiving, stocking, dispensing
• Participates in process improvement activities
• Participates in new associate training as needed
• Proposing, monitoring and process improvement of key metrics
• Participates in T3 activities as needed to fulfill department/patient needs and or professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED