Certified Pharmacy Technician - Riverside

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

About The Position

This is a full-time, day-shift Certified Pharmacy Technician position in the Pharmacy department at Riverside 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 role may also include preparing IV medications with specialized equipment, supplies, and techniques, and processing refill requests for non-monitored medications such as enteral products and supplies or respiratory medications. The technician documents medication distribution to support appropriate use and reimbursement in accordance with department policy, and performs production, packaging, record-keeping, and stocking tasks. The position works with a moderate degree of supervision, follows established procedures, manages its own workload, and contributes to the quality and safety of the team’s work. As part of a High Reliability Organization, the role requires focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

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.
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.
Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and generic and trade 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 the department, prepare IV medications using specialized equipment, supplies, and techniques for patient administration.
Depending on the department, process refill requests for non-monitored pharmacy medications, such as enteral products and supplies or respiratory medications.
Participate in process-improvement activities and propose, monitor, and improve 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 job duties with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.