Certified Pharmacy Technician — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
About The Position
This role involves providing pharmacy services in a unique retail pharmacy setting within a hospital. The ideal candidate will serve both hospital discharge patients (meds to beds) and regular customers, utilizing excellent customer service skills. The pharmacy operates with current business hours of M-F, 8:30 am-5 pm (closed for lunch), Saturdays 10 am-4 pm (with weekend rotation), and is closed on major holidays. Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional patient care, with values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship.
Requirements
- High School Degree or GED
- Valid ExCPT Certification provided by the National Health Career Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification and registration with State Board of Pharmacy
- Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment
- Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
- Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Requires knowledge of pharmacy terminology, medication names, and aseptic technique
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in Retail, Ambulatory, Outpatient, Hospital, Acute Care, or Home Infusion Pharmacy
Responsibilities
- Preparing pharmaceuticals
- Performing inventory control
- Conducting compliance audits
- Handling financial transactions
- Providing customer service
- Maintaining pharmacy records
- Working as part of an interdisciplinary patient care team under the direction of the Pharmacist
- Receiving and verifying the accuracy and authenticity of prescriptions
- Reviewing and recording patient information with their prescription in compliance with guidelines
- Providing instructions to educate people on the correct way to take their medicine
- Supporting the Pharmacist in the daily operation of the pharmacy
- Protecting employees and patients by adhering to infection-control protocols and policies
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Incentives
- Referral bonuses
- 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Prescription coverage
- HAS/FSA options
- Life insurance
- Mental health resources
- Discounts
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- FMLA leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance
- Professional development
- Continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
