Certified Pharmacy Tech

LMHS; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to work under a Registered Pharmacist, with OSBP registration, to perform a range of duties supporting medication preparation, dispensing, and safety in accordance with state and federal laws.

The role includes ensuring stock accuracy, preparing medications including IVs, and training junior technicians while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pass approved criminal background checks.
• OSBP-certified as a pharmacy technician and registered.
• National certification: PTCB or ExCPT.

Responsibilities

• Fill automated dispensing units and remove discontinued meds.
• Check for damaged/outdated IV fluids and meds; remove expired stock.
• Ensure equipment for patient care is available and working.
• Place drugs in Pyxis correctly.
• Prepare prescribed medications, including compounded formulations and IVs.
• Ensure proper packaging, storage, safety, security and distribution of meds.
• Train pharmacy technician trainees.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytic ability

Reading & writing

Arithmetic calculations

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSBP-approved training program

National certification: PTCB or ExCPT

Job description

Certified Pharmacy Technician

General Summary

A motivated, nationally certified pharmacy technician who has registered with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy (OSBP) to work under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist in accordance with applicable state and federal laws to perform a variety of duties assisting the pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Fill Automated Dispensing Units and remove discontinued medications.
• Check for damaged and outdated IV fluids and medications in work area and remove outdated stock.
• Assure equipment for provision of patient care is available and in working order (e.g. crash carts, PARx hand helds, packager, and printers).
• Assure drugs in Pyxis in correct place.
• Prepare prescribed medications, including compounded formulations
  and IV's.
• Assure quality packaging, storage, safety, security, and distribution of medications.
• Train pharmacy technician trainees
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Pass approved criminal background checks
• Completed a Ohio State Board of Pharmacy approved training program
  (if required)
• National pharmacy technician certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician Board (PTCB) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)
• Registered with the OSBP as a certified pharmacy technician
• Read, write, perform arithmetic calculations and follow verbal or
  written instructions
• Basic computer skills and other common office equipment.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with pharmacy, nursing,
  and other healthcare employees.
• Analytic ability to perform assigned tasks.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

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