Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in inpatient and outpatient services at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. You will handle prescriptions, labeling, compounding, and use dispensing technology in a high-volume hospital setting.

Requirements include ExCPT/PTCB certification, High School diploma or GED, and ASHP/ACPE training preferred. Prior retail/ambulatory experience is a plus; rotating shifts and 40-hour weekly schedule.

Formación

• Assists pharmacist in preparation of medications in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Experience with prescription processing and medication labeling.
• Familiar with sterile/non-sterile compounding guidelines.
• Knowledge of EMR and pharmacy dispensing systems.

Responsabilidades

• Accepts written, faxed, electronic prescriptions and verbal orders as allowed.
• Enters information into EHR and ensures correct charges for patient billing.
• Prepares labels, counts and pours medications, and stocks inventory.
• Operates robotic dispensing systems and medication transport.
• Assist in education and precepting of newer technicians and students.

Conocimientos

EMR

Stocking Medications

Math Proficiency

POS Equipment

Processing Prescriptions

Dispensing Prescriptions

Robotic Dispensing

Prioritization

Performance Improvement

Packaging Medications

Insurance Claims

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 (preferred)

ExCPT Certification

Descripción del empleo

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours
• Primary Shift Times - 1st Shift & 2nd Shift. Responsibility on 3rd Shift for PTO coverage as needed (approximately 10-12 3rd shift days per year).
• Rotating Weekends & Holidays (every other)

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

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson 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, HAS/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.

Department:

Pharmacy - St. Elizabeth Boardman

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