Certified Pharmacy Technician - Doctors

OhioHealth; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

OhioHealth seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to interpret, prepare/compound, label, and distribute pharmacy products for patient use in a hospital setting. You will handle IV medications where applicable, process refill requests, and ensure accurate documentation in line with department policy.

Under supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, you will participate in medication distribution, stock management, and process-improvement activities, contributing to a safe, efficient pharmacy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Strong communication skills and data interpretation ability.
• Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and drug names.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/compound a range of therapies and label products for distribution.
• Participate in medication distribution processes: ordering, receiving, stocking, dispensing.
• Assist in process improvement and associate training.
• Document preparation activities and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

High school diploma

CPhT

Communication skills

Pharmacy math

Data interpretation

Teamwork

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

***UP TO $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!***

***This is a full-time, variable shift position at Doctors Hospital. Certification and license are required***

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• High school diploma, GED, or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high
  school diploma (Required)
  
• Must be at least 18 years of age (Required)
• Individual must be registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with
  the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (Required)
  
• Work requires a high school level of skills and good communication skills.
  
• Work requires the ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the
  information or problems are not difficult or complex. Work requires the ability
  to exchange information and explain instructions and/or procedures to
  employees, patients, and others. Work involves following existing procedures
  and instructions, sometimes receiving assignments in the form of results
  expected, due dates and general procedures to follow.
  
• Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math skills, hospital pharmacy
  operations, medical terminology, and various drug names (trade generic).
  
• Detail-oriented
  
• Works well in an interdisciplinary team
  
• Adaptable

JOB SUMMARY

Interprets, obtains, prepares/compounds, labels, and distributes pharmacy products for patient use while taking into consideration patient age and any other relevant information. Depending on department, may also prepare IV medications using special equipment supplies and techniques for patient administration and processes refill requests for non-monitored pharmacy medication such as enteral products/supplies or respiratory medications. Documents the distribution of medication for proper use and reimbursement in accordance with department policy. Involved in production, packaging, record keeping, and stocking tasks.

• General Profile – Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a defined
  set of analytical/scientific or operational processes Applies experience and
  skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise. Works within
  standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods. Works with a
  moderate degree of supervision.
• Job Functional Knowledge – Requires broadened technical skills in
  analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined
  array of activities.
• Business Expertise – Understands how the team integrates with others to
  accomplish the team objectives.
• Leadership – Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload
• Problem Solving – Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in
  own work area by evaluating and selecting solutions from established
  operating procedures and/or analytical/scientific methods
• Impact – Impacts the quality of own work and team
• Interpersonal Skills – Communicates moderately complex technical
  information within the team

Responsibilities And Duties:

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist:
Accountable for all tasks as defined in policy, procedures, or standard of therapy
Prepares/compounds a comprehensive range of therapies, accurately documents preparation activities, labels pharmacy products according to department policy for final distribution
Actively involved in the medication distribution process: Ordering, receiving, stocking, dispensing,
Participates in process improvement activities
Participates in new associate training as needed
Proposing, monitoring and process improvement of key metrics
Participates in T3 activities as needed to fulfill department/patient needs and or professional development

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)CPHT(cert) - Certified Pharmacy Technician (Certified) - Ohio Board of Pharmacy, PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math skills, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and various drug names (trade generic).

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Pharmacy

Join us!
… if your passion is to work in a caring environment
… if you believe that learning is a life-long process
… if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment