Certified Pharmacy Technician - Marion

OhioHealth•Marion, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time casual (as needed) position at Marion General Hospital. The shifts vary with days and evenings. Ideal as a second position or while a full-time student. Certified Pharmacy Tech certification and license required. 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. Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific or operational processes. Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise. Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods. Works with a moderate degree of supervision. Requires broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities. Understands how the team integrates with others to accomplish the team objectives. Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload. Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area by evaluating and selecting solutions from established operating procedures and/or analytical/scientific methods. Impacts the quality of own work and team. Communicates moderately complex technical information within the team.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma
Must be at least 18 years of age
Individual must be registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
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
PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Board of Pharmacy Specialties

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
Focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties as a High Reliability Organization (HRO)