Certified Pharmacy Technician

OSF HealthCare; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications promptly, accurately and safely. You will prepare and label medications to match orders and maintain records related to drug use and charges, including IV solutions.

The role serves neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, requiring knowledge of growth and development. A High School diploma or GED and 1 year in a health care setting are required, with a valid CPhT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year experience in health care setting.
• Certification: Pharmacy Technician in current state Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) validated by PTCB or National Healthcareer certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications safely and promptly.
• Prepare and label medications to match orders.
• Maintain records related to drug use and charges.
• Prepare IV solutions as required.
• Provide patient care appropriate to neonates, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Aseptic technique

Arithmetic calculations

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Pay for this position is $22.43/hour. This is an Hourly position.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

-BCBS Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with 5% match, Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Pharmacy Technician, assists pharmacists in ensuring medications are promptly, accurately and safely dispensed, delivered, charged and credited. Prepares and labels medications to match orders. Maintains records related to drug use and charges. This position requires the Technician to be proficient in both dispensing oral medications and in preparation of I.V. solutions. Duties may vary by assigned area or shift. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served, including neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School diploma or GED
• Experience: 1 year experience in health care setting
• Licensure/Certifications: Pharmacy Technician in current state Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) validated by PTCB or National Healthcareer certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: 1 year pharmacy experience
• Other Skills/Knowledge:
  • Working knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology.
  • Working knowledge in mixing solutions and preparing medications using aseptic technique.
  • Working knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
  • Working knowledge of arithmetic calculations at a level normally acquired through completion of high school.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.