Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pickerington

OhioHealth•Pickerington, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time (16 hr/wk), evening position at Pickerington Methodist Hospital. The role involves interpreting, obtaining, preparing/compounding, labeling, and distributing pharmacy products for patient use, considering patient age and other relevant information. Depending on the department, this may include preparing IV medications, processing refill requests for non-monitored pharmacy medications, and documenting medication distribution for proper use and reimbursement. The position is involved in production, packaging, record keeping, and stocking tasks. The role requires a working knowledge and skills to perform defined analytical/scientific or operational processes, applying experience and skills to complete assigned work within the area of expertise. It operates within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods with a moderate degree of supervision. The role requires broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities and understands how the team integrates with others to accomplish team objectives. It has no supervisory responsibilities and manages its own workload. Problem-solving involves recognizing and solving typical problems in the work area by evaluating and selecting solutions from established operating procedures and/or analytical/scientific methods. It impacts the quality of own work and the team and communicates moderately complex technical information within the team.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma (Required)
Must be at least 18 years of age (Required)
Individual must be registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (Required)
Work requires a high school level of skills and good communication skills.
Work requires the ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the information or problems are not difficult or complex.
Work requires the ability to exchange information and explain instructions and/or procedures to employees, patients, and others.
Work involves following existing procedures and instructions, sometimes receiving assignments in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to follow.
Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math skills, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and various drug names (trade generic).
Detail-oriented
Works well in an interdisciplinary team
Adaptable
High School or GED (Required)
CPHT(cert) - Certified Pharmacy Technician (Certified) - Ohio Board of Pharmacy, PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist: Accountable for all tasks as defined in policy, procedures, or standard of therapy
Prepares/compounds a comprehensive range of therapies, accurately documents preparation activities, labels pharmacy products according to department policy for final distribution
Actively involved in the medication distribution process: Ordering, receiving, stocking, dispensing
Participates in process improvement activities
Participates in new associate training as needed
Proposing, monitoring and process improvement of key metrics
Participates in T3 activities as needed to fulfill department/patient needs and or professional development
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.