Certified Pharmacy Technician - Marion General Hospital

OhioHealth • Marion, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, night-shift Certified Pharmacy Technician position at Marion General Hospital, scheduled for 36 hours per week on a 7-on/7-off schedule. 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 role may 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 for appropriate use and reimbursement in accordance with department policy, and performs production, packaging, record-keeping, and stocking tasks.

The position works within established procedures and receives a moderate degree of supervision. It has no supervisory responsibilities; the technician manages their own workload and contributes to team objectives. The role requires attention to safety, quality, and efficiency as part of OhioHealth’s High Reliability Organization practices. The job profile is an overview of responsibilities and may change; it is not an exhaustive list.

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 (CPhT) certification; the posting also lists the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and drug names, including brand and generic names.
• Good communication skills and the ability to gather and interpret data in situations that are not difficult or complex.
• Ability to exchange information and explain instructions or procedures to employees, patients, and others.
• Ability to follow established procedures and instructions, including assignments defined by expected results, due dates, and general procedures.
• Detail-oriented.
• Works well in an interdisciplinary team.
• Adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks according to 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.
• 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.
• Document medication distribution for proper use and reimbursement in accordance with department policy.
• Perform production, packaging, record-keeping, and stocking tasks.
• Depending on the department, prepare IV medications using specialized equipment, supplies, and techniques, and process refill requests for non-monitored medications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED