Certified Pharmacy Technician

OhioHealth•Circleville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, variable shift position at Berger Hospital. The Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) interprets, obtains, prepares/compounds, labels, and distributes pharmacy products for patient use, considering patient age and other relevant information. Depending on the department, responsibilities may include preparing IV medications, processing refill requests for non-monitored pharmacy medications, and documenting medication distribution for proper use and reimbursement. The role involves production, packaging, record keeping, and stocking tasks. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, and a strong understanding of compounding, pharmacy math, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and drug names. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, works well in a team, and is adaptable.

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
High School or GED (Required)
CPHT(cert) - Certified Pharmacy Technician (Certified) - Ohio Board of Pharmacy, PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Responsibilities

Interprets, obtains, prepares/compounds, labels, and distributes pharmacy products for patient use while taking into consideration patient age and any other relevant information.
Prepares IV medications using special equipment, supplies, and techniques for patient administration.
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.
Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, 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.