Certified Pharmacy Technician - Dublin

OhioHealth•Dublin, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position (40 hours per two-week schedule, variable shift) at Dublin Methodist Hospital. The role involves interpreting, obtaining, preparing/compounding, labeling, and distributing 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 is involved in production, packaging, record keeping, and stocking tasks. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, being at least 18 years of age, and registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. It demands good communication skills, the ability to interpret data, and knowledge 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. As part of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

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)
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.
Ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the information or problems are not difficult or complex.
Ability to exchange information and explain instructions and/or procedures to employees, patients, and others.
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

Responsibilities

Interprets, obtains, prepares/compounds, labels, and distributes pharmacy products for patient use.
Prepares IV medications using special equipment, supplies, and techniques for patient administration (depending on department).
Processes refill requests for non-monitored pharmacy medication such as enteral products/supplies or respiratory medications (depending on department).
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, and 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.