Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient

Akron Children's Center•Boardman, OH

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with filling and checking of prescription medications. The technician enters, counts, pours, and labels prescriptions for patients

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
Registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a "Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician" or "Pharmacy Technician Trainee" required.
Certified or Registered Ohio Pharmacy Technician status must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Possesses a valid State driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements.
An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as an outpatient or inpatient pharmacy technician is preferred.
Years of relevant experience: 1 year is preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the pharmacists in retrieval, processing, and distribution of medication for patient use including unit dose, oral liquid doses, and solid oral dosage forms.
Abides by all state and federal laws and regulations and accreditation standards to allow for the safe practice of pharmacy.
Completes non-sterile compounding according to USP Standards.
Alerts the pharmacist of any drug allergy, drug interactions or insurance issues.
Provides courteous and timely customer service.
Restocks prescription supplies including vials, bottles, and labels. Rotates stock and ensures outdated medications are removed from inventory.
Maintains adequate medication inventory levels for patient care including removing outdates and recalled medications from inventory.
Packages, records, and mails prescriptions to patients
Demonstrate the ability to document in the electronic medical record as appropriate.
Maintains professional working relationships with members of pharmacy staff, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel.
Trains new employees and acts as a positive role model.
Participates in maintaining compliances with Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, URAC, CMS, and FDA regulations and accreditations.
Other duties as required.