Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Med Rec + Inpatient Pharmacy

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Job Description Summary

• **This is a full-time, variable shift position at Dublin Methodist Hospital. The position is a combination of Medication Reconciliation (~75%) and Inpatient Pharmacy Technician duties (~25%) e.g. non-sterile compounding and repackaging, automated dispensing cabinet replenishment, receiving inventory, medication delivery unit inspections, etc.***

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• High school diploma, GED, or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high

school diploma (Required)

• Must be at least 18 years of age (Required)
• Individual must be registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with

the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (Required)

• Work requires a high school level of skills and good communication skills.
• Work requires the ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the

information or problems are not difficult or complex. Work requires the ability

to exchange information and explain instructions and/or procedures to

employees, patients, and others. Work involves following existing procedures

and instructions, sometimes receiving assignments in the form of results

expected, due dates and general procedures to follow.

• Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math skills, hospital pharmacy

operations, medical terminology, and various drug names (trade generic).

• Detail-oriented
• Works well in an interdisciplinary team
• Adaptable

JOB SUMMARY

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

IV Area Specialist

Successful completion of competency programs for area of specialty and completion of on-going designated training deemed applicable at the system & local campus level

Assists in the development and administration of competency programs

Maintains quality assurance programs and process improvement

Completes projects pertaining to area of specialty

Completes an annual re-certification in sterile compounding as appropriate along with minimum number of accurately prepared doses

Specialist will also understand all system/local policies and standard operating procedures (SOP) regarding area of specialty and will be required to keep up with all updates or changes to these policies

Responsible for administration functions, including documentation of all required associate media fill competency assessments as required by all USP chapters

Responsible for training of associates, including required documentation

Responsible for effective coaching: providing support to, and feedback on, the individual in their area of specialty

Responsible for completion and documentation of all required surface sample testing

Conducts essential responsibilities in a manner consistent with OhioHealth’s Core Values: Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Stewardship

Automation Technology Specialist

Successful completion of competency programs for area of specialty and completion of on-going designated training deemed applicable at the system & local campus level.

Assists in the development and administration of competency programs.

Maintains quality assurance programs and process improvement

Completes projects pertaining to area of specialty

Completes an annual re-certification as appropriate and a minimum number of monthly and annual report management and product support activities.

Specialist will also have an understanding of all system/local policies and standard operating procedures (SOP) regarding area of specialty and will be required to keep up with all updates or changes to these policies.

Responsible for administration functions, including adding new users, removing users, other build, or update requirements.