Certified Pharmacy Technician — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health•Youngstown, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing pharmacy services, including preparing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, compliance audits, and financial transactions. The Certified Pharmacy Technician will also provide customer service and maintain pharmacy records. This position works as part of an interdisciplinary patient care team under the direction of a Pharmacist. The ideal candidate will use their excellent customer service skills to serve both hospital discharge patients (meds to beds) and loyal regulars in a retail pharmacy setting with a twist. Current business hours are M-F, 8:30am-5pm (closed for lunch), Saturdays 10am-4pm (weekend rotation), and closed on major holidays.

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 (required)
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

Receiving and verifying the accuracy and authenticity of prescriptions
Reviewing and recording patient information with their prescription in compliance with the guidelines of the General Pharmaceutical Council
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
Other duties as assigned