Certified Pharmacy Technician - Primary Care, Full Time, First

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Community Discounts

Job summary

UC Health is hiring a full-time Certified Pharmacy Technician in the Primary Care Department at University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center, offering a $2000 sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include procuring and distributing medications, maintaining stock, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should be certified within the last 12 months, with 3-5 years of experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Current pharmacy technician registration and certification recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Ability to set priorities and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Procures and distributes medication orders per prescriber request.
• Fills physician orders and prepares intravenous admixtures safely.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies.
• Documents inspections of medication storage areas.
• Meets and performs according to hospital and department standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Ability to handle interruptions

Education

Recently certified pharmacist or graduated within past 12 months

Three to five years equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

UC Health is hiring a full-time Certified Pharmacy Technician in the Primary Care Department at University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center. We are also offering a $2000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Procures and distributes medication orders per prescriber request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Fills physician orders, medication kits, medication carts, and stock requisitions accurately; replenishes medications in emergency drug containers and floor stock areas; prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques; delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures
• Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds; enters medication orders into the pharmacy computer system accurately (if applicable); enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately; generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required; answers the telephone identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel; answers requests at the window/door and makes Stat deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested; organizes and prioritizes work assignments; maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately; files documentation in appropriate locations; demonstrates good oral and written communication; keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized; keeps pharmacy equipment clean
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications; collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned; organizes and maintains responsibility for an identified quality improvement project for the department; presents annual update for project responsibilities
• Meets and performs according to hospital and department standards of performance

Qualifications

• Education: Recently certified, licensed or graduated within past 12 months; minimum required. Three to five years equivalent experience, minimum required.
• License and Certification: Current pharmacy technician registration and certification that is recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required. Years of experience: Three - five years equivalent experience, minimum required.
• Required Skills and Knowledge: Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods; work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; set priorities and solve problems; respond quickly to emergency requests; communicate effectively (orally and in writing), and assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by the organization.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development- Technician Advancement Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Community Discounts

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

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