Certified Pharmacy Technician, First Shift, Medication Reconciliation

Location: UC Medical Center 
Department: Medication Reconciliation
Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Weekly 
Shift: First Shift 

UC Health is hiring for a full-time Certified Pharmacy Technician for Medication Reconciliation at the University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center.  We are offer a $2,000 Sign on Bonus!!

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians trainees work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed by only a registered pharmacist.

This position would be dedicated to working closely with a team of clinical pharmacy specialists and medication reconciliation technicians in an expanding effort to enhance our admission and discharge medication reconciliation efforts at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. This is part of expanding to five medication reconciliation technicians on the team, each with specific teams and/or patient populations to focus on regarding completion of medication reconciliation.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center 

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati
 
Unit Details: 

• No on-call requirements
• Opportunities for professional development- Technician Advancement Program
• Learning environment allows for constant development  

• 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 Collects 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  
• Meets and performs according to hospital and department standards of performance.  

• Education: required High School Diploma or GED. 
• License and Certification: Current pharmacy technician registration and certification that is recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Years of Experience: No experience required, 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience preferred. 
• Required Skills and Knowledge: Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods; work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent in