Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, Sterile Compounding

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, documentation, monitoring stock for outdated medications and disposing of medications.
• Compound medications according to USP795 regulations.
• Perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP regulations.
• Perform sterile compounding of hazardous medications according to USP regulations.
• Prepare, deliver and collect all pharmacy items throughout the facility.
• Re-stock automated dispensing cabinets.
• Perform floor checks, stock checks and assigned unit reviews.
• Complete all Pharmacy Keeper activities and inspections.
• Prepackage medications.
• Answer the telephone and assist callers that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
• Assist customers at the service window.
• Interact with Epic, our dispensing automation software (Pyxis and Carousels) and Pharmacy Keeper.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain competencies, requirements, certification and/or licensure.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a pharmacy department training program for Pharmacy Technicians including USP sterile compounding competencies and hazardous drug compounding competencies.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
• Proficient typing skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or completion of college coursework.
• Certify Sterile Preparation (CPhT-CSP) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy.
• Experience in a USP797 compliant sterile products compounding room.
• Experience with Epic electronic healthcare record or similar programs.
• Experience with Pharmacy Keeper or another IV workflow software system.
• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work which requires constant standing and walking.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 20 pounds.
• A willingness to perform work which has infrequent disagreeable features and safety hazards.

Pay

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