Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pickerington Methodist Hospital

OhioHealth•Pickerington, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, casual (as-needed) Certified Pharmacy Technician position in the Pharmacy department at Pickerington Methodist Hospital. Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, the technician interprets, obtains, prepares or compounds, labels, and distributes pharmacy products for patient use, taking patient age and other relevant information into consideration. Depending on the department, the technician may prepare IV medications using specialized equipment, supplies, and techniques, and process refill requests for non-monitored medications such as enteral products and supplies or respiratory medications. The role documents medication distribution to support proper use and reimbursement in accordance with department policy, and includes production, packaging, record-keeping, and stocking tasks. The technician works within established procedures and methods, applies technical and operational skills to assigned work, and manages their own workload with a moderate degree of supervision. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and contributes to the quality of their work and the team. OhioHealth describes its work as focused on safety, quality, and efficiency as a High Reliability Organization.

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.
Must be registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification are listed in the minimum qualifications.
High-school-level skills and good communication skills.
Ability to gather and interpret data in situations where information or problems are not difficult or complex.
Ability to exchange information and explain instructions or procedures to employees, patients, and others.
Ability to follow existing procedures and instructions, including assignments communicated through expected results, due dates, and general procedures.
Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and trade and generic drug names.
Detail-oriented.
Works well in an interdisciplinary team.
Adaptable.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks defined in policy, procedures, or standards of therapy under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist.
Prepare and compound a comprehensive range of therapies; accurately document preparation activities; and label pharmacy products according to department policy for final distribution.
Participate in medication distribution, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and dispensing.
Document medication distribution in accordance with department policy to support proper use and reimbursement.
Perform production, packaging, record-keeping, and stocking tasks.
Depending on department needs, prepare IV medications using specialized equipment, supplies, and techniques, and process refill requests for non-monitored medications such as enteral products and supplies or respiratory medications.
Participate in process improvement activities, including proposing and monitoring key metrics.
Participate in training new associates as needed.
Participate in T3 activities as needed to fulfill department or patient needs and support professional development.
Perform duties with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.