PHARMACY TECH - CERTIFIED

Premier Health • Troy, OH

16d

About The Position

A certified pharmacy technician works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and performs activities that do not require professional judgment. The role is full-time in the Pharmacy department at Upper Valley Medical Center, working 80 hours per pay period. Shifts are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and 2:30–11:00 p.m., with the later shift typically assigned one day per week.

Requirements

• High school completion or GED.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Registration with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, or eligibility for registration within 45 days of hire.
• No prior job-related work experience is required.
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and write printed material in English.
• Proficiency with computer keyboard operations.
• Ability to compute simple algebraic ratios, volume/volume percentages, and weight/volume percentages.
• Ability to work well with other health care workers and as a team member.
• Flexibility in scheduling to serve as a mentor or trainer for new coworkers.
• Familiarity with pharmacy software.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician education and training program.
• Prior hospital, long-term care, or retail experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Enter information into and retrieve information from a database or patient profile.
• Prepare and affix labels.
• Stock dangerous drugs and retrieve them from inventory.
• Count and pour dangerous drugs into containers.
• Place dangerous drugs into containers before dispensing by a pharmacist.
• Perform non-sterile drug compounding after completing site-specific training.
• Perform sterile drug compounding after completing site-specific training.
• Stock automated drug storage systems, floor stock, and crash carts.
• Troubleshoot problems and perform minor maintenance on pharmacy equipment, printers, computers, and telecommunication equipment after adequate training.

What This Job Offers

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