Pharmacy Technician
UPMC•Steubenville, OH
About The Position
This position performs a wide range of technical medication preparation and distribution activities as assigned and supervised by a registered Pharmacist. The work requires technical training and the ability to exercise sound judgment within a structured Pharmacy Service system.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Practical knowledge of basic math, including fractions and decimals.
- Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required within one year of employment and must be maintained.
- Must be able to follow written and oral directions.
- Must be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
- Accuracy is essential.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
Responsibilities
- Deliver medications to patient care areas accurately and in a timely manner.
- Receive and verify shipments of pharmaceuticals and supplies, and store them according to procedure.
- Perform drug packaging tasks.
- Prepare simple dilutions, mixtures, and compounds.
- Perform basic inventory procedures.
- Assemble pharmaceuticals according to requisition and refill lists.
- Maintain applicable operational records.
- Restock medication carts, bins, and trays accurately, and deliver their contents to patient care areas as scheduled.
- Perform tasks using the hospital computer system, including patient billing.
- Perform tasks related to the automated dispensing machine accurately and efficiently.
- Perform basic Pharmacy workflow tasks, such as accurately filling physician orders.
- Prepare injectable medications accurately and efficiently using aseptic technique.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
