Certified Pharmacy Technicians hiring event Nov. 19th

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. They work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and do not perform duties that legally may be performed only by a registered pharmacist. In addition to the responsibilities of a Tech I, a Pharmacy Technician II demonstrates a high level of initiative and motivation, as well as competency in one or more specialized areas of the department. The position supports medication preparation and distribution, inventory and recordkeeping, patient care area deliveries, and department quality improvement activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and hospital and department performance standards.

Requirements

Current pharmacy technician registration and certification recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
Recently certified, licensed, or graduated within the past 12 months; minimum required.
Work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and refrain from duties legally restricted to registered pharmacists.

Responsibilities

Procure and distribute medication orders according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Accurately fill physician orders, medication kits, medication carts, and stock requisitions.
Accurately replenish medications in emergency drug containers and floor stock areas.
Safely and accurately prepare intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, using appropriate techniques.
Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas according to established schedules.
Maintain adequate medication and supply stock according to established policies and procedures.
Pick up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas during delivery rounds.
Accurately enter medication orders into the pharmacy computer system, if applicable.
Accurately enter charges and credits for patient medications.
Generate reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
Answer telephone calls, identify self and department, and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
Respond to requests at the window or door and make Stat deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested.
Organize and prioritize work assignments.
Maintain logs, records, and other required documentation accurately, and file documentation in appropriate locations.
Demonstrate good oral and written communication.
Keep pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized, and keep pharmacy equipment clean.
Complete and document assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identify and replace outdated and unusable medications.
Collect data, conduct quality monitors, and complete documentation as assigned.
Organize and maintain responsibility for an identified departmental quality improvement project.
Present an annual update for project responsibilities.
Meet and perform according to hospital and department standards of performance.