Pharmacy Technician Trainee

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: This is a part-time casual (as needed) position with a variable shift at Riverside Methodist Hospital. This position is intended to have a candidate train within the hospital pharmacy and earn their certification within 6 months. This is a fixed-term position while earning certification. A permanent, certified position is not guaranteed once the candidate is licensed, but it is the goal. This position works under the direction of a registered pharmacist to interpret, obtain, prepare/compound, label, and distribute pharmacy products for patient use while taking into consideration patient age and any other relevant information. They document the distribution of medication for proper use and reimbursement in accordance with department policy.

Requirements

Individual must have a high school diploma, GED or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma; OR participating in a Board-approved high school training program
Individual must be at least 18 years of age; OR at least 17 years of age and participating in a Board-approved high school training program
Those who are 17, must provide a work permit
Individual must be registered with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee (or immediately eligible for registration)
Individual will meet the requirements for eligibility to take the PTCB or ExCPT board certification exam within 6 months of hire.
Knowledge of hospital/retail pharmacy operations, medical terminology, various drug names.

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented
Works well in an interdisciplinary team
Adaptable

Responsibilities

Reviews and interprets orders for pharmacy products needed for patient care, performs any necessary interventions, and processes according to department policy and procedure
Obtains, prepares, and labels pharmacy products, according to department policy for final distribution
Distributes pharmacy products to ensure availability for patient care
Produces billing monitoring and usage documentation of pharmacy products for billing and inventory purposes
Maintains inventory systems and integrity of pharmacy products to enable sufficient distribution
Submits medication changes data to assure proper reimbursement.
Efficiently operates computer systems. Solves problems related to operation of computers, printers, and other electronic equipment in the department, and contacts service companies when needed.
Completes the didactic learning modules as a requirement of the technician training program
Completes the OhioHealth experiential training components as a requirement of the technician training program
Meets the requirements for eligibility to take the PTCB or ExCPT board certification exam within 6 months of hire
A pharmacy technician trainee may, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, engage in the following activities: 15% -- Reviews and interprets orders for pharmacy products needed for patient care, performs any necessary interventions, and processes according to department policy and procedure 20% -- Obtains, prepares, and labels pharmacy products, according to department policy for final distribution 15% -- Distributes pharmacy products to ensure availability for patient care 15% -- Produces billing monitoring and usage documentation of pharmacy products for billing and inventory purposes 10% -- Maintains inventory systems and integrity of pharmacy products to enable sufficient distribution 10% -- Submits medication changes data to assure proper reimbursement. 5% -- Efficiently operates computer systems. Solves problems related to operation of computers, printers, and other electronic equipment in the department, and contacts service companies when needed.