Pharmacy Technician - PRN, Variable

Hocking Valley Community Hospital•Logan, OH

2d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in the daily activities of the pharmacy. This is a PRN, variable hours position.

Requirements

Current active PTCB Pharmacy Technician certification issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or must obtain within 180 days of starting.
Current active State of Ohio Pharmacy Technician license issued by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Math and pharmaceutical proficiency must be demonstrated by passing of test.
Ability to work quickly with accuracy and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to type and use basic Windows computer applications.
Sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive Issues and material.
Ability to interact and work well with the public, remaining professional and courteous under hectic and stressful situations.
Proper phone etiquette.
Works in a patient care setting where there is potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials; and electrical, fire, chemical, physical contact and equipment hazards.
Fast-paced setting with rapid patient turnover.
High patient traffic.
Close-quartered and shared work space.
Sufficient mobility to negotiate physical plant.
Strength and endurance sufficient enough to perform physically for long periods of time without sitting (four to eight hours). May include: walking; lifting 25 – 50lbs with or without assistance; bending; twisting; standing; sitting; reaching; stair-climbing and descending.
Physical dexterity and psychomotor skills to respond adequately and appropriately to routine and emergency patient care needs in an ambulatory setting.
Visual and auditory capabilities sufficient to read information and respond to patient care needs.
Ability to work in a computerized environment that includes prolonged sitting and use of keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
Cognitive ability to accurately observe, analyze, and interpret general and technical data both verbal and written to accurately communicate this information.

Responsibilities

Prepares, dispenses, and delivers pharmaceuticals and other supplies.
Setting up, packaging, and labeling medication doses.
Prepares intravenous admixtures, parenteral nutrition solutions, cancer chemotherapy medications, enters medication orders and maintains patient profiles, and assists the pharmacist in clinical duties, medication dispensing and order filling.
Refilling of automated dispensing cabinets.
Follows department policy and procedure for preparing and dispensing pharmaceuticals under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Develops and maintains pharmacy Information system order entry and report generation skills.
Reviews medication inventory, places vendor orders, receives medications, and processes paperwork.
Delivers, picks up, and debits/credits pharmacy items from nursing areas.
Maintains complete and accurate patient records.
Performs clinical pharmacy support services and interventions.
Provides service excellence to the customers of the organization by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner.
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of technician capability.