Certified Pharmacy Tech

Licking Memorial Health Systems; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems in Newark, OH, is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist under state and federal law. Responsibilities include preparing medications, managing IVs, ensuring stock accuracy, and training technician trainees.

Applicants must be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED, pass background checks, and hold national certification (PTCB/ExCPT) with OSBP registration. Strong computer and interpersonal skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pass approved criminal background checks.
• Complete Ohio State Board of Pharmacy approved training program (if required).
• National pharmacy technician certification: PTCB or 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 familiarity with common office equipment.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with pharmacy, nursing, and other healthcare employees.
• Analytic ability to perform assigned tasks.

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• Check for damaged and outdated IV fluids and medications in work area and remove outdated stock.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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Reading & writing

Mathematical competence

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio State Board of Pharmacy training program (if required)

Job description

General Summary

A motivated, nationally certified pharmacy technician who has registered with the

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

Job Details

Description

Certified Pharmacy Technician

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.