Certified Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient – Lorain Hospital

Mercy Home Health; Lorain (OH); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in processing medication orders for inpatient and outpatient services, under general supervision. You will enter orders into electronic health records, prepare labels, stock medications, and perform non-sterile compounding in line with USP guidelines and state rules.

Applicants should have ExCPT or PTCB certification, a high school diploma or GED, and prior pharmacy experience; strong attention to detail and customer service

Formación

• ExCPT or PTCB certification with state registration.
• High school diploma or GED required; accredited tech training preferred.
• Previous experience in retail, ambulatory, or hospital pharmacy is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Accept prescription orders from prescribers or agents; handle verbal orders per state law.
• Enter and retrieve information in EHR; ensure accurate charge/credit for billing.
• Prepare labels; stock medications; count and pour for dispensing; non-sterile compounding.
• Operate robotic dispensing systems and assist with transport to off-site locations.
• Assist in education and precepting of new technicians and students.
• Outpatient: packaging and insurance claim processing; inpatient/home infusion: sterile compounding.

Conocimientos

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

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

ASHP/ACPE tech training program

Herramientas

Robotic Dispensing Systems

Descripción del empleo

• Full Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours
• Primary Shift Times - Afternoons/Evenings (1pm-9:30pm). Availability on Other Shifts for Coverage - As Needed
• Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours
• Primary Shift Times - Afternoons/Evenings (1pm-9:30pm). Availability on Other Shifts for Coverage - As Needed
• Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Reports to Title:

Pharmacy Supervisor, Manager, or Director

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 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.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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