Certified Pharmacy Technician, Second Shift, Inpatient Pharmacy, WCH

About the role

UC Health is hiring a full-time second shift Certified Pharmacy Technician in Inpatient Pharmacy at West Chester Hospital. We are also offering a $2000 sign-on Bonus!

Responsibilities

• Procures and distributes medication orders per prescriber request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Fills physician orders, medication kits, medication carts, and stock requisitions accurately
• Replenishes medications in emergency drug containers and floor stock areas accurately
• Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures
• Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds
• Enters medication orders into pharmacy computer system accurately (if applicable)
• Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately
• Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required
• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel
• Answers requests at the window/door and makes Stat deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately; files documentation in appropriate locations
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication
• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized; keeps pharmacy equipment clean
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications
• Colls data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned
• Organizes and maintains responsibility for an identified quality improvement project for the department
• Presents annual update for project responsibilities
• Mets and performs according to hospital and department standards of performance

Requirements

No experience required, 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: required High School Diploma or GED
• Licenses and Certifications: Current pharmacy technician registration and certification that is recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required