Certified Pharmacy Technician-Pharmacy Dept.- St Elizabeth Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing medications and managing inventory at St Elizabeth Hospital. The role involves direct patient interaction and adherence to regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, and educational assistance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision plans

Prescription coverage

Flexible spending

Life insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• ExCPT or PTCB certification required.
• Completion of approved pharmacy technician training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing medications for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Enter and retrieve information from electronic health records.
• Prepare labels, stock medications, and perform non-sterile drug compounding.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR

Robotic Dispensing Systems

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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

35 hours Full-Time

Reports to Title: Pharmacy Supervisor, Manager, or Director

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position: Under general supervision, assist the pharmacist in processing medication orders by selecting, assembling, and preparing medications for inpatient and outpatient services. Responsibilities include medication preparation, data entry, inventory management, drug compounding, and patient interaction, in accordance with state laws and regulations.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assist in preparing medications for inpatient and outpatient services, including accepting prescriptions and verifying orders.
2. Enter and retrieve information from electronic health records and prescription systems, ensuring billing accuracy.
3. Prepare labels, stock medications, count and pour drugs, and perform non-sterile drug compounding following USP guidelines.
4. Stock automated dispensing cabinets, transport medications, and operate drug dispensing technology.
5. Accept verbal refill authorizations and transfer prescriptions as permitted by law.
6. Assist in training new technicians and participate in quality improvement activities.
7. In outpatient settings, package medications, assist with insurance processing, and perform laboratory testing as needed.
8. In inpatient/home infusion settings, perform sterile compounding and infection control procedures.
9. Maintain a safe and clean work environment, adhering to regulatory standards.

Licensing/Certification: ExCPT or PTCB certification and registration with State Board of Pharmacy (required)

Education: High School Diploma or GED (required); completion of approved pharmacy technician training preferred.

Work Experience: Experience in retail, outpatient, hospital, or home infusion pharmacy preferred.

Skills: EMR, medication stocking, prescription processing, compounding, insurance claims, attention to detail, customer service, problem-solving, communication skills, and familiarity with robotic dispensing systems.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision plans, prescription coverage, flexible spending, life insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, educational assistance, and more.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].