CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Aultman Health Foundation; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Health Foundation seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in medication preparation and delivery. This role requires strong knowledge of safety standards, customer service skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in pharmacy practices and be certified in good standing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Registered as a Technician Trainee, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Certified Pharmacy Technician with Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Prior experience in retail or hospital pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA.
• Conduct inventory checks and manage stock.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication

Compounding Medications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in college

Tools

Cerner Millennium

Omnicell Connect-Rx

Baxter DoseEdge

Job description

To assist the pharmacist with the preparation and dispensing of medications. To serve physicians, nursing staff, and ultimately patients by admixing medications accurately and delivering medicationsd to a nurse, to the patient, medication room, storage location, or automated dispensing machine.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Cancer Center Pharmacy

• Admixing:
  • Is able to change workflow based on the priority of orders as they populate.
  • Is knowledgeable about and always dresses and works in accordance with USP 797 standards.
  • Is able to compound sterile products or admixtures competently and safely as determined by supervising pharmacist.
  • Highly reliable and competent with all IV Room related software’s and automation.
    • Including but not limited to: Baxter DoseEdge, Omnicell Connect-Rx, Simplifi797.
  • Reports any software or hardware related issues to pharmacy informatics team.
  • Is able to prepare quality products in the event systems fail, or items are not in the system.
  • Expert usage of CSTDs products whenever an admixture allows
  • Is able to use provided reference material in a timely manner
  • Appropriately stores and transports hazardous medications
  • Cleans, decontaminates, deactivates, and sanitizes surfaces according to regulations
• Customer Service:
  • Answering the telephone with compassion and a smile. Return patient, customer, or nurse calls in a timely fashion and provide follow-up to their questions when necessary.
  • Ability to coordinate with other departments regarding supply of medication or other pharmacy-related issues
  • Frequently communicates with INF nursing and other ancillary staff to assess their needs as it pertains to pharmacy
• Departmental Compliance:
  • Participate in all required departmental meetings.
  • Maintain customer/patient confidentiality according to HIPAA and company standards.
  • Work well within a team environment: by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods and/or reduce costs.
  • Shows flexibility and adaptability in meeting scheduling demands of department, and can adapt to changes in workflow easily.
  • Assumes accountability for duties performed on a daily basis and demonstrates behaviors consistent with the department’s expectations.
  • Communicates with management team about known issues or improvements that can be made within or outside the department.
  • Completes all required training programs or materials in a timely manner.
  • Knowledgeable of the Aultman Employee Handbook (available on the Aultman Employee Portal). Reviews the handbook annually.
• Dispensing/Delivery:
  • Performs tasks related to packaging medications and refilling automated dispensing systems on nursing units or within the department.
  • Performs tasks related to filling medication orders and maintaining both paper and computer based records.
  • Supplies medications to and stocks patient care areas and appropriately charges for items supplied.
• Pull outdated, damaged and recalled merchandise and prepare for return.
• Performing cycle counts and maintaining accurate inventories.
• Purchase medications via wholesaler, directly from manufacturer, or other legitimate suppliers independently from other pharmacy entities
• Prospectively review upcoming orders with practitioners and pharmacists for potential atypical medications and purchase as needed.
• Purchase admixing and other supplies independently from other pharmacy entities.
• Constantly evaluates product and medication options for the most cost-effective and department suitable option
• Technological Expertise
  • Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate department computer application packages:
    • Including but not limited to: Cerner Millennium, Omnicell Connect-Rx and its subsystems, Omnicell Enterprise Medication Management, MedEx TubeSafe and Baxter DoseEdge Purchasing, Microsoft Teams
  • Able to run all pharmacy department technology knowledgeably; able to troubleshoot problems if equipment fails; able to disseminate knowledge to fellow and new staff members.
  • Able to enter unverified orders into the pharmacy information system accurately for a pharmacist to verify once an approved order is delivered
  • Collecting data, conducting quality monitors and completing documentation as assigned.
  • Maintaining logs, records and other required documentation accurately, filing documents in appropriate locations.

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Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED is required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in college is preferred.
• Candidate must be registered as a Technician Trainee, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. All Trainee and Registered Technicians will be expected to become licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician once training is complete. Applicant must pass a national certification examination (PTCB or ExCPT) at time of hire or within the first 90 days of employment if not already completed. License must be in good standing.
• Applicable background checks must be passed.
• Prior experience, in retail pharmacy, nursing home pharmacy, or hospital pharmacy is preferred.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers to input patient billing data.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

PURPOSE : To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed.

O = Occasionally = 0-33% of the work shift or 0- 32+ repetitions.

F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.

C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions.

N = Not essential job requirement.

C Standing

F Walking

N Climbing with (70 pounds)

O Twisting/Turning

O Reaching Up/Reaching Forward

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY - Category II