Certified Pharmacy Technician - Retail, Riverside
About The Position
This is a full-time Certified Pharmacy Technician position in the retail pharmacy at Riverside Methodist Hospital. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Pharmacy hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the listed work shift is day, with variable scheduling indicated in the job details. Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, the technician interprets, obtains, prepares or compounds, labels, and distributes pharmacy products for patient use, considering patient age and other relevant information. 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 position documents medication distribution for appropriate use and reimbursement and performs production, packaging, record-keeping, and stocking tasks. The position works within established procedures and methods, with moderate supervision and no supervisory responsibilities. It requires applying technical and operational skills, solving typical work-area problems using established procedures, and communicating moderately complex technical information within the team. The role is part of a High Reliability Organization and requires attention to 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.
- Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy mathematics, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and generic and trade drug names.
- High-school-level skills and good communication skills.
- Ability to gather and interpret data in situations involving information or problems that 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 as expected results, due dates, and general procedures.
- Detail-oriented.
- Works well in an interdisciplinary team.
- Adaptable.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, perform tasks defined by policy, procedures, or standard of therapy.
- 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 for appropriate use and reimbursement.
- Perform production, packaging, record-keeping, and stocking tasks.
- Depending on department, prepare IV medications using specialized equipment, supplies, and techniques for patient administration.
- Depending on department, process refill requests for non-monitored pharmacy medications, including 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 meet department or patient needs and support professional development.
- Perform job duties with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
