Inpatient Pharmacy Technician (Certified) Commitment Bonus

Avita Health System•Galion, OH

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Avita Health System is proud to serve the communities of Crawford and Richland counties through three hospitals and numerous clinic locations. Over the past few years, we’ve tripled in size, now employing over 2,200 team members and more than 160 physicians and advanced practitioners. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the people who depend on us. We’re currently seeking a dedicated Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy department at our multiple locations. Position Overview Full-time 2nd shift position – available at either Bucyrus, Galion, or Ontario INPATIENT Pharmacy. The Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) works within the hospital pharmacy department and assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications to various hospital departments. Assists the pharmacist by preparing medications needed to fulfill physician orders for all medication types - including compounded injectable formulations. Prepares, compounds, repackages, and labels both sterile and non-sterile products as well as chemotherapy products and other hazardous medications using strict adherence to proper aseptic technique and established standards. Responsible for maintaining inventory within the pharmacy department as well as stocking medications within automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis), floorstock, and emergency carts within the hospital. Maintains a clean working environment. Maintains patient and departmental records accurately to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards. CPhTs function under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Shift information: Full-time, 2nd shift; M-F 1:30 PM - 10 PM

Requirements

Free of felony convictions.
Current Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician in good standing in the State of Ohio
Current pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) through an approved pharmacy technician certification body (i.e. PTCB, ExCPT)
High school diploma, GED or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.

Nice To Haves

One-year related pharmacy experience and/or training or graduate of certified training program/healthcare Career College.

Responsibilities

Preparing and distributing medications to various hospital departments
Preparing medications needed to fulfill physician orders for all medication types - including compounded injectable formulations
Preparing, compounding, repackaging, and labeling both sterile and non-sterile products as well as chemotherapy products and other hazardous medications using strict adherence to proper aseptic technique and established standards
Maintaining inventory within the pharmacy department as well as stocking medications within automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis), floorstock, and emergency carts within the hospital
Maintaining a clean working environment
Maintaining patient and departmental records accurately to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards