Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician supports all aspects of inpatient pharmacy operations and is cross-trained across multiple areas of the department. The role includes entering prescription information, preparing medications for pharmacist review, maintaining Pyxis medication dispensing systems, filling narcotic prescriptions, and completing required medication counts. The technician follows established verification processes, escalates discrepancies or other issues as needed, and collaborates with pharmacists and fellow technicians to ensure accurate medication preparation and timely distribution to patient care areas. This part-time position involves two 10-hour shifts per week. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, and holiday coverage includes one major and one minor holiday. The position is based at Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Upon hire, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National HealthCareer Association (NHA).
- Upon hire, active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
- Caregivers with active Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician registrations must update their OBOP registration to Certified Pharmacy Technician within 6 months.
- Ability to perform job duties while standing, walking, reaching, stretching, and sitting for prolonged periods.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing, and compounding tasks.
- Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.
- Six months of outpatient hospital experience.
Responsibilities
- Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.
- Fill medication carts daily.
- Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the pharmacy.
- Repackage bulk medications.
- Enter prescription information and prepare medications for pharmacist review.
- Maintain Pyxis medication dispensing systems.
- Fill narcotic prescriptions and complete required medication counts.
- Follow established verification processes and escalate discrepancies or other issues as needed.
- Collaborate with pharmacists and fellow technicians to support accurate medication preparation and timely distribution to patient care areas.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $1,250.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
