Certified Pharmacy Technician III

Job Overview

A Certified Pharmacy Technician III is a healthcare professional who plays an integral role in pharmacy operations. Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the pharmacy technician assists the pharmacist in distributing medications to patients in the outpatient pharmacy. The distribution of medications includes but is not limited to, selecting, counting, packing, labeling, and shipping medications.  Employees must be proficient in accessing and viewing the electronic health record and pharma. Employees will work in multiple areas of the pharmacy to maintain competency and broaden skills for all areas of the job scope

Location: 4623 Wesley Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45212

Work Hours: 

• Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Days
• No weekends or holidays commitment

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 for external qualified candidates (one-year work commitment)

Job Requirements

• High School Degree or GED
• Active National Pharm Tech Cert (CPhT) is required (Approved certs: Pharm Tech Cert Board (PCTB) and ExCPT Cert by the National Healthcareer Association)
• Active registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in medication preparation by selecting, counting,  packaging, scanning, labeling, filling, and shipping medications per department guidelines. Select the appropriate medications and accurately labels. 
• Optimizes workflow by efficiently and accurately completing job duties and prioritizing workload. Has a good overall job knowledge and uses good technical and procedural judgment. Assists with other duties as necessary for efficient pharmacy operations. Shows initiative and flexibility in carrying out day-to-day tasks. Utilizes appropriate and logical problem-solving techniques. Identifies critical issues and communicates to appropriate personnel in a timely manner. 
• Responds politely and professionally to pharmacist/nursing/physician/patient or other requests via telephone, in writing, or in person. Appropriately manages, triages, and ensures timely follow-up of all requests. Assists in the training of new employees.

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting 11-50 Lbs. - Consistently
• Pulling - Rarely
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Frequently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently
   

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participat