Outpatient Pharmacy Technician - PRN

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacists in retrieval, processing, and distribution of medication for patient use including unit dose, oral liquid doses, and solid oral dosage forms.
• Absides by all state and federal laws and regulations and accreditation standards to allow for the safe practice of pharmacy.
• Completes non-sterile compounding according to USP Standards.
• Allers the pharmacist of any drug allergy, drug interactions or insurance issues.
• Provides courteous and timely customer service.
• Restocks prescription supplies including vials, bottles, and labels. Rotates stock and ensures outdated medications are removed from inventory.
• Maintains adequate medication inventory levels for patient care including removing outdates and recalled medications from inventory.
• Packages, records, and mails prescriptions to patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to document in the electronic medical record as appropriate.
• Maintains professional working relationships with members of pharmacy staff, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel.
• Trains new employees and acts as a positive role model.
• Participates in maintaining compliances with Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, URAC, CMS, and FDA regulations and accreditations.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Prior experience as an outpatient or inpatient pharmacy technician is preferred.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a “Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician” or “Pharmacy Technician Trainee” required. Certified or Registered Ohio Pharmacy Technician status must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Years of relevant experience: 1 year is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.