PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I

The Christ Hospital Health Network•Cincinnati, OH

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, Assistant Directors, Technician Supervisor, Pharmacists, and according to standard procedures, a Technician I assists in the preparation and distribution of medications. As a representative of both The Christ Hospital Health Network and Department of Pharmacy Services, this role promotes a positive image in all dealings with other hospital employees and hospital guests.

Requirements

Responsible for handling cash as it pertains to selling prescriptions or other pharmacy items.
High school diploma or GED
Passed an examination approved by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, PTCB/ CPhT.
Must register as Technician in Training with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, if not currently registered.
Upon completion of training period, must complete registration as Certified Technician with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
Must keep active certification with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, prepares medications according to physician order.
Fills, packages, distributes, labels, and scans medications.
Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients, emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments using proper equipment and technique.
Signs in, loads, and refills automated dispensing machines.
Performs basic inventory of the CII safe.
Using aseptic technique, prepares and labels intravenous admixtures and other sterile products.
Fills syringes and reconstitutes small volume injectable pharmaceuticals for subsequent check and dispensing by a pharmacist.
Maintains equipment according to procedure (e.g., cleans the laminar air flow hood).
Selects prescription items for customers (limited to staff trained in Outpatient RX area).
Rings the register and completes Ohio State Board requirements with each sale.
Uses technology in the department, including patient information lookup in Epic, In-Basket RX messages in Epic for unit dose medications, compounding repackaging in Epic, and printing of labels in Epic and wasplabeler DP tracker.
Transports medications from the pharmacy to areas outside the pharmacy, including medication cart delivery, IV run, and unit dose run, ensuring correct run times and delivery to the correct area (refrigerator vs. cart).
Assists the Pharmacist in daily activities.
Answers telephone, receiving and relaying messages as needed.
Re-orders drugs and supplies when stock is low or predetermined stock level is indicated.
Rotates stock, checks expiration dates, and cleans assigned area.
Performs as a receptionist at the RX window, distributing medications and orders for the correct department and patient.
Fills out appropriate paperwork for distribution of medications and RX computer paper.
Answers and directs phone calls and assists with any issues.
Maintains a safe environment according to policy and procedure.
Maintains the department in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
Follows departmental and hospital safety policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Pharmacy, Assistant Director, Operations Coordinator, Technician Supervisor, and Pharmacists.