Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a meaningful impact in a hospital setting? We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic team and help support our healthcare providers in delivering life-saving medications. As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will be an integral part of our pharmacy department, ensuring the accurate preparation and timely delivery of medications to various inpatient units. You will work closely with pharmacists and medical staff to optimize patient care and maintain medication safety. Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the pharmacy technician assists the pharmacist in the distribution of medications to patients in the hospital (inpatient and outpatient units, emergency room, and operating room). The distribution of medications, includes but is not limited to, selecting, counting, compounding, packing, labeling, and delivering medications to the units. Employees must be proficient in accessing and viewing the electronic health record and utilizing pharmacy automated systems. Employees will work in multiple areas of the pharmacy to maintain competency and broaden skills for all areas of the job scope.
Minimum Job Requirements:
* High School Degree or GED
* Active National Pharm Tech Cert (CPhT) is required
* Approved cert is through Pharm Tech Cert Board (PCTB) and ExCPT Cert by the National Healthcareer Association Active registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
Job Responsibilities:
* Is trained and assists in non-sterile medication preparation by selecting, counting, compounding, packaging, scanning, labeling, filling, and delivering medications per department guidelines. Selects the appropriate medications and accurately labels. Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients by using proper calculations, equipment, and technique. Works Automated Dispensing Machine, able to load/refill/unload, outdate, and resolve discrepancies. Stock Orders/Emergency Carts/Boxes: and accurately fills in a timely manner. Accurately and efficiently transports medications from the pharmacy to areas outside of the pharmacy (tubing, cart delivery, IV Run, STAT, etc.).
* Responsible for inventory control through stock rotation, removal of expired medications, reordering/stocking of medications/supplies when stock is low, and packaging/assembling medications for future dispensing. Ensures safe storage of medications.
* Responsible for maintaining an accurate controlled substances (CII-CV) inventory and for reviewing and maintaining controlled substance records. Immediately reports unresolved controlled discrepancies to a supervisor.
* Optimizes workflow by efficiently and accurately completing job duties and prioritizing workload. Has a good overall job knowledge and uses good technical and procedural judgment. Assists with other duties as necessary for efficient pharmacy operations. Shows initiative and flexibility in carrying out day to day tasks. Utilizes appropriate and logical problem solving techniques. Indentifies critical issues and communicates to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
* Appropriately uses pharmacy technology. Follows department standards of work, policies, and workflows. Maintains the pharmacy automation (changing consumables, cleaning, etc). Identifies, troubleshoots, and reports pharmacy automation issues. Accesses patient information, processes in-basket Rx Messages, and prints labels in the Electronic Health Record.
* Responds politely and professionally to pharmacist/nursing/physician/patient or other requests via telephone, in writing, or in person. Appropriately manages, triages, and ensures timely follow-up of all requests. Assists in the training of new employees.
Other Job-Related Information:
* Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances.
* Sign-on bonus for qualfied external candidates (one-year work commitment) Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Occasionally
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Frequently
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Rarely
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Frequently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
Why Join Our Team? At our hospital, we are committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients. As an Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly improve patient outcomes. We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for career advancement, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative treatment solutions. Take the next step in your career and become part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of patients every day. Apply today! Job keywords: Accredited Pharmacy Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician (Chemo Pharmacy Technician), Compounding Technician, OR Pharmacy Tech (Operating Room Pharmacy Tech), RPhT (Registered Pharmacy Technician), Certified Pharmacist Assistant, Drug Purchaser, Front Counter Clerk, Pharmacist Assistant, Pharmacy Aide, Pharmacy Ancillary, Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Cashier, Pharmacy Clerk |
TriHealth
Nov 11, 2024