PHARMACY TECH - CERTIFIED

Premier Health•Troy, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A certified pharmacy technician works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and performs pharmacy activities that do not require professional judgment. Duties include entering and retrieving information in databases or patient profiles; preparing and affixing labels; handling, counting, pouring, and placing dangerous drugs into containers; and stocking pharmacy inventory and automated drug storage systems. After completing site-specific training, the technician performs non-sterile and sterile drug compounding. The role is in the UVMC Infusion Center Pharmacy at Miami Valley Hospital and is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, with a listed shift of 0700am–0330pm.

Requirements

High school completion or GED.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Registration with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, or eligibility for registration within 45 days of hire.
No prior job-related work experience required.
Good interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and write printed material in English.
Proficiency with computer keyboard operations.
Ability to compute simple algebraic ratios, volume/volume percentages, and weight/volume percentages.
Ability to troubleshoot problems and perform minor maintenance on pharmacy equipment, printers, computers, and telecommunication equipment after adequate training.
Familiarity with pharmacy software.
Ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as a team member.
Flexibility in scheduling as a mentor or trainer of new coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician education and training program.
Prior hospital, long-term care, or retail experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Enter information into and retrieve information from a database or patient profile.
Prepare and affix labels.
Stock dangerous drugs and retrieve them from inventory.
Count and pour dangerous drugs into containers.
Place dangerous drugs into containers before dispensing by a pharmacist.
Perform non-sterile drug compounding after completing site-specific training.
Perform sterile drug compounding after completing site-specific training.
Stock automated drug storage systems, floor stock, and crash carts.
Troubleshoot problems and perform minor maintenance on pharmacy equipment, printers, computers, and telecommunication equipment after adequate pharmacy training.
Work as a team member with other health care workers.
Be flexible in scheduling as a mentor or trainer of new coworkers.