Certified Pharmacy Technician - Riverside

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) to join our Pharmacy department on a full-time day shift. Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, you will prepare and compound therapies, accurately document preparation activities, and participate in medication distribution including ordering, receiving, stocking, and dispensing.

You will engage in process improvement, contribute to staff training, and uphold safety, quality, and efficiency as a High

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with Ohio Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/compound a comprehensive range of therapies and document preparation activities.
• Active involvement in the medication distribution process: ordering, receiving, stocking, dispensing.
• Participate in process improvement activities and training of new associates.
• Support safety, quality, and efficiency as a High Reliability Organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

CPhT certification (Ohio Board of Pharmacy)

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, day shift position at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Specialized Knowledge and Minimum Qualifications

• 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; the ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the information or problems are not difficult or complex; the ability to exchange information and explain instructions and/or procedures to employees, patients, and others; involves following existing procedures and instructions, sometimes receiving assignments in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to follow. (Required)
• 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

Successfully fulfills the criteria and experience profile for T2 Certified Pharmacy Technician, in addition to the responsibilities outlined in this job description. Demonstrates technical, communication, and leadership skills necessary to support team members in their area of specialty. Maintains a proficient area through process improvement and operational efficiency. Participates in reciprocal communication with departmental and health-system peers and leadership.

• General Profile – Requires full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures through job‑related training and considerable on‑the‑job experience. Completes a variety of atypical assignments. Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments. Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments. Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Job Functional Knowledge – Requires full proficiency in a range of technical processes and procedures through job‑related training and considerable on‑the‑job experience to perform a range of work assignments.
• Business Expertise – Understands how own and related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives.
• Leadership – May act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.
• Problem Solving – Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently based on existing precedents or procedures.
• Impact – Impacts the team's results through the quality and effectiveness of own work.
• Interpersonal Skills – Explains complex technical information including interdependencies within the team and others.

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. Proposes, monitors and improves 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required)
• CPHT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) – Certified by Ohio Board of Pharmacy, PTCB – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board – Board of Pharmacy Specialties.

Additional Job Description

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

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Pharmacy

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.