Certified Pharmacy Technician

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Job Description Summary:

***This is a full-time position with a variable shift working mornings and evenings in an inpatient setting at O'Bleness Hospital in Athens, Ohio.***

***UP TO $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS***

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


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- High school diploma, GED, or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Individual must be registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
- 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.


SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math skills, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and various drug names (trade generic).


DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

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

Responsibilities And Duties:

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.  

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)CPHT(cert) - Certified Pharmacy Technician (Certified) - Ohio Board of Pharmacy, PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Additional Job Description:

Work Shift:

Variable