Certified Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health•Youngstown, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing pharmacy services in an outpatient/retail setting within St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. The ideal candidate will utilize excellent customer service skills to serve both hospital discharge patients (meds to beds) and regular customers. The pharmacy operates with current business hours of M-F, 8:30am-5pm (closed for lunch), Saturdays 10am-4pm (weekend rotation), and closed on major holidays. This is a 32 hours/week position.

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
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

Preparing pharmaceuticals
Performing inventory control
Performing compliance audits
Performing financial transactions
Providing customer service
Maintaining pharmacy records
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