PHARMACY TECH - CERTIFIED

Premier Health • Troy, OH

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About The Position

A certified pharmacy technician works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and performs assigned pharmacy activities that do not require professional judgment. Duties include handling medication information and inventory, preparing and labeling medications, and supporting drug storage and dispensing processes. Non-sterile and sterile compounding may be performed after completion of site-specific training. This is a full-time position in the Pharmacy department at Upper Valley Medical Center, scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for 80 hours per pay period.

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, excellent verbal and written communication skills, 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 percentage, and weight/volume percentage.
• Ability to work well with other health care workers and as a team member.
• Flexibility in scheduling, including serving 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
• Education Level: High school or GED