Pharmacy Technician (trainee, registered, or certified)

Genesis Healthcare System

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician (Trainee, Registered, or Certified) assists the pharmacist with the preparation of the prescription in an efficient and accurate manner with proficient use of pharmacy computer system. Must be able to accurately identify medications by use of NDC number and count and neatly label large volumes of prescriptions. Helps maintain appropriate prescription inventory. Genesis HealthCare System is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Zanesville, Ohio. The system includes a not-for-profit hospital, Genesis Hospital, in Zanesville, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region. Genesis is the largest healthcare provider in its six-county region of southeastern Ohio, which includes Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties. Genesis provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open-heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II special care nursery, neurosurgery and comprehensive cancer services. This level of care has established Genesis as a primary referral center for much of the region. In addition to traditional hospital services, Genesis offers a broader range of services through its affiliated organizations, which serve as Genesis' partners to extend care far out into the community. Our steadfast commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate patient care is recognized throughout the country with numerous awards and accreditations. We are proud of our rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Registry on the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as one of the following: a. Registered Pharmacy Technician (prior to hire) b. Certified Pharmacy Technician (prior to hire) c. Pharmacy Technician Trainee (upon hire). NOTE: New hire must obtain either Registered or Certified level within one year of hire.
• Sound interpersonal, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Good listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Needs ability to determine dosages using basic pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Selects appropriate drug, verifying NDC number, and assists with ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Counts with accuracy and double counts all controlled medications, preparing orders for final checks before dispensing by the pharmacist.
• Selects appropriate packaging, restocking as needed, and applies labels neatly.
• Uses professional telephone etiquette and displays a professional attitude in the workplace when addressing patients, medical office staff and coworkers.
• Uses pharmacy computer system to assure accurate patient profiles and billing information is maintained.
• Takes direction from the pharmacist in charge and applies constructive criticism.
• Be aware of work flow and able to prioritize volume of work.
• Be able to check in the delivery from the wholesaler, properly tagging items and stocking shelves, rotating stock, verifying receipt of items ordered.
• Check inventory for outdates, remove from perpetual inventory and follow the return for credit procedures.
• Provides outstanding customer service and maintains a high degree of confidentiality.
• Able to process transactions through the pharmacy’s point of sale system with accuracy.
• Refers all drug questions, legal issues, anything requiring professional judgment to pharmacist in charge.
• Must complete monthly pharmacy technician continuing education.
• Interprets prescriptions and enters information into computer system (Registered Pharmacy Technicians).
• Uses and refers to appropriate references as needed (Registered Pharmacy Technicians).
• Performs other duties as assigned (Registered Pharmacy Technicians).
• Request a refill authorization from the prescriber or prescriber’s agent, so long as there is no change from the original prescription (Registered Pharmacy Technicians).
• Accepting new verbal prescription orders for non-controlled drugs from a prescriber or prescriber’s agent (Certified Pharmacy Technicians).
• Sending or receiving copies of non-controlled prescriptions (i.e. transfers) (Certified Pharmacy Technicians).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED