Certified Pharmacy Technician - Doctors Hospital
About The Position
This is a full-time, night-shift Certified Pharmacy Technician position at Doctors Hospital, scheduled for 7 days on and 7 days off, with 38.5 scheduled hours per week. 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 account. Depending on the department, the technician may prepare IV medications using specialized equipment, supplies, and techniques, and process refill requests for non-monitored pharmacy medications such as enteral products and supplies or respiratory medications. The role also involves documenting medication distribution to support appropriate use and reimbursement in accordance with department policy, as well as production, packaging, record keeping, and stocking. The technician works within established procedures and methods with a moderate degree of supervision, manages their own workload, and contributes to team objectives. This position is part of a High Reliability Organization, so work duties require 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.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician credential through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy mathematics, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and generic and trade drug names.
- Good communication skills, including the ability to exchange information and explain instructions or procedures to employees, patients, and others.
- Ability to gather and interpret data in situations where information or problems are not difficult or complex.
- Ability to follow established procedures and instructions and complete assignments based on expected results, due dates, and general procedures.
- Detail-oriented.
- Works well in an interdisciplinary team.
- Adaptable.
Responsibilities
- Perform tasks as defined in policy, procedures, or standard 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, 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 fulfill 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
