Certified Pharmacy Technician

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Job Description Summary

Certified Pharmacy Technician at Van Wert Hospital, part time casual hours. Interprets, obtains, prepares/compounds, labels, and distributes pharmacy products for patient use while taking into consideration patient age and any other relevant information. Depending on department, may also prepare IV medications using special equipment supplies and techniques for patient administration and processes refill requests for non-monitored pharmacy medication such as enteral products/supplies or respiratory medications. Documents the distribution of medication for proper use and reimbursement in accordance with department policy. Involved in production, packaging, record keeping, and stocking tasks.

General Profile -- Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific or operational processes Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise. Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods. Works with a moderate degree of supervision.

Job Functional Knowledge -- Requires broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities.

Business Expertise -- Understands how the team integrates with others to accomplish the team objectives.

Leadership -- Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload

Problem Solving -- Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area by evaluating and selecting solutions from established operating procedures and/or analytical/scientific methods

Impact -- Impacts the quality of own work and team

Interpersonal Skills -- Communicates moderately complex technical information within the team

Responsibilities And Duties

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist

Accountable for all tasks as defined in policy, procedures, or standard of therapy

Prepares/compounds a comprehensive range of therapies, accurately documents preparation activities, labels pharmacy products according to department policy for final distribution

Actively involved in the medication distribution process: Ordering, receiving, stocking, dispensing,

Participates in process improvement activities

Participates in new associate training as needed

Proposing, monitoring and process improvement of key metrics

Participates in T3 activities as needed to fulfill department/patient needs and or professional development

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

High School or GED (Required)CPHT(cert) - Certified Pharmacy Technician (Certified) - Ohio Board of Pharmacy

Additional Job Description

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math skills, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and various drug names (trade generic).

Work Shift

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours

As Needed

Department

Pharmacy

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... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment