Certified Pharmacy Technician, Shift Varies, Inpatient Pharmacy

Location: Daniel Drake Center 
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
Hours: Full-time, 40 Hours/Weekly 
Shift: First Shift 

UC Health is hiring a full-time Certified Pharmacy Technician for The Inpatient Pharmacy Department at the Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care. We are offering a $2000 sign-on bonus!! 

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed by only a registered pharmacist. In addition to responsibilities for a Tech I, Pharmacy Technician II demonstrates a high level of initiative and motivation along with competency in a specialized area(s) of the department. 

About Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care

Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care is the regions premier provider of post-acute and transitional care services, offering a complete range of inpatient and outpatient services including medically complex care, skilled nursing, assisted living, wellness services and research. Daniel Drake Center helps patients recover from catastrophic injury and illness including multi-system organ failure, complex wound care, traumatic brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury.

Daniel Drake is the only hospital-based skilled nursing facility in the Cincinnati region. Patients at Daniel Drake Center have access to many hospital-based services including 24/7 on-site physician coverage, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging, wound care and specialty physician consulting services. The availability of these on-site services allows for quick response to the complex and evolving care needs for our patients.

Unit Details:

• Learning environment allows for constant development.   
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K 
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities 
• Community Discounts 

• 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: Recently certified, licensed or graduated within past 12 months, minimum required. Three to five years equivalent experience, minimum required. 
• License and Certification: Current pharmacy technician registration and certification that is recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required. 
  Years of Experience: Three - five years equivalent experience, minimum required. 
• Required Skills and Knowledge: Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods; work cooperatively with he