Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Inpatient - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Warren, OH seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) to support pharmacists in inpatient/outpatient services, assembling and preparing medications for dispensing.

Responsibilities include processing orders, entering data into the EHR, labeling, stocking, counting, and non-sterile compounding. The role also covers education of new technicians and ensuring safe medication handling.

Qualifications

• ExCPT Certification or PTCB certification with state registration (required)
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• ASHP/ACPE tech training or equivalent program (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in preparation of medications for inpatient/outpatient services.
• Accept prescription orders from prescriber or agent (written, faxed, electronic).
• Enter/retreive data from EHR or prescription system; ensure charge/credit accuracy.
• Prepare labels, stock drugs, count and pour, non-sterile compounding per USP guidelines.
• Operate dispensing robotics; stock cabinets; transport meds to off-site locations.
• Educate and precept new technicians; participate in performance improvement.
• Assist in packaging and insurance claim processing; outpatient responsibilities.
• Inpatient/Home Infusion: sterile drug compounding; maintain clean work area.

Skills

EMR

Stock Meds

Math Proficient

Prescriptions

Dispensing

Robotics

Attention to detail

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Verbal Comm

Written Comm

Professional Judgement

Diagnostic Testing

Medication Transport

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASHP/ACPE tech training

Military Pharmacy Tech training

Tools

EHR systems

Robotics dispensing systems

Job description

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Inpatient - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time - Scheduled for 32 Weekly Hours

• Shift Times - All Shifts

• Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Under general supervision, assist the pharmacist in processing of medication orders by selecting, assembling, and preparing medications to be dispensed for inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) services. The Certified Pharmacy Technician will have a variety of job responsibilities within the pharmacy that may encompass various activities.

Essential Job Functions

Assisting the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patients within an inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) service area. Functions include, accepting new written, faxed or electronic prescription orders from a prescriber or a prescriber's agent; accepting new verbal prescription orders for non-controlled drugs from a prescriber or a prescriber's agent as authorized by state law and responsible pharmacist authorization.

• Entering information into and retrieving information from an electronic health record or prescription processing computer system. Ensuring the accurate charge and credit functions related to medication orders are processed for patient billing.
• Preparing and affixing labels; stocking prescription drugs and retrieving those drugs from inventory locations; counting and pouring drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist; performing non-sterile drug compounding as defined under guidelines published by United States Pharmacopeia
• Stocking automated drug dispensing cabinets, floor stock, and crash carts; Transport of medications by vehicle to off-site locations. Operating technology used for drug dispensing (robotics)
• As permitted by state law/regulations: Accepting verbal refill authorizations for dangerous drugs that are not controlled substances from a prescriber or the prescriber's agent, so long as there is no change from the original prescription and clarifying prescriptions when no professional judgment is needed; Sending or receiving copies of non-controlled prescriptions (i.e.. Prescription transfers). Technician checking of associate technician work prior to dispensing.
• Assisting in the education and precepting of new pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students and participation in performance improvement activities.
• Outpatient: Packaging and selling a prescription drug to a patient or patient representative and assisting with insurance claim processing. Performing diagnostic laboratory testing as defined in state laws/guidelines.
• Inpatient/Home infusion: Performing sterile drug compounding as defined under guidelines published by United States Pharmacopeia and infection-control procedures
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Other functions as outlined, and in accordance with, respective State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.

Licensing/Certification

ExCPT Certification provided by the National Health Career Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification and registration with State Board of Pharmacy (required)

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Completion of ASHP/ACPE tech training program - or - pharmacy technician training via Armed Forces/Veterans Affairs - or respective state department approved career tech high school program (preferred)

Work Experience

Previous experience working in Retail, Ambulatory, Outpatient, Hospital, Acute Care, or Home Infusion pharmacy (preferred)

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*

May have periods of constant interruptions

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Stocking Medications

Mathematically Proficient

Point of Sale Equipment Operation

Processing Prescriptions

Dispensing Prescriptions

Robotic Dispensing Systems

Prioritization

Performance Improvement

Packaging Medications

Insurance Claim Processing

Compounding Medications

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Active Listening

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Professional Judgement

Diagnostic Testing

Medication Transport

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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