Certified Pharmacy Technician - Riverside Methodist Hospital

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Evening shift

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for an evening, part-time role at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Under supervision of a Pharmacist, you will prepare compounds, label and distribute medications while considering patient age and needs. You may work with IV meds and handle refill requests per policy.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, and Ohio CPhT registration. PTCB certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Must be registered as a CPhT with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacy terminology, compounding knowledge and hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, label and distribute pharmacy products for patient use.
• Prepare IV medications using special equipment as required.
• Process refill requests for non-monitored meds and document distribution.
• Participate in process improvement and training activities.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPhT certification

Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration

Tools

IV preparation equipment

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 $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!!******This is a part-time, evening shift position at Riverside Methodist Hospital that includes two shifts per week and every other weekend.***MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE• High school diploma, GED, or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. highschool diploma (Required)• Must be at least 18 years of age (Required)• Individual must be registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) withthe Ohio Board of Pharmacy (Required)• Work requires a high school level of skills and good communication skills.• Work requires the ability to gather and interpret data in situations where theinformation or problems are not difficult or complex. Work requires the abilityto exchange information and explain instructions and/or procedures toemployees, patients, and others. Work involves following existing proceduresand instructions, sometimes receiving assignments in the form of resultsexpected, due dates and general procedures to follow.• Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math skills, hospital pharmacyoperations, medical terminology, and various drug names (trade generic).• Detail-oriented• Works well in an interdisciplinary team• AdaptableJOB SUMMARYInterprets, obtains, prepares/compounds, labels, and distributes pharmacy products for patient use while taking into consideration patient age and any other relevant information. Depending on department, may also prepare IV medications using special equipment supplies and techniques for patient administration and processes refill requests for non-monitored pharmacy medication such as enteral products/supplies or respiratory medications. Documents the distribution of medication for proper use and reimbursement in accordance with department policy. Involved in production, packaging, record keeping, and stocking tasks.- General Profile - Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a definedset of analytical/scientific or operational processes Applies experience andskills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise. Works withinstandard operating procedures and/or scientific methods. Works with amoderate degree of supervision.- Job Functional Knowledge - Requires broadened technical skills inanalytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a definedarray of activities.- Business Expertise - Understands how the team integrates with others toaccomplish the team objectives.- Leadership - Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload- Problem Solving - Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur inown work area by evaluating and selecting solutions from establishedoperating procedures and/or analytical/scientific methods- Impact - Impacts the quality of own work and team- Interpersonal Skills - Communicates moderately complex technicalinformation within the teamResponsibilities And Duties:Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist:Accountable for all tasks as defined in policy, procedures, or standard of therapyPrepares/compounds a comprehensive range of therapies, accurately documents preparation activities, labels pharmacy products according to department policy for final distributionActively involved in the medication distribution process: Ordering, receiving, stocking, dispensing,Participates in process improvement activitiesParticipates in new associate training as neededProposing, monitoring and process improvement of key metricsParticipates in T3 activities as needed to fulfill department/patient needs and or professional developmentAs a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any timeMinimum Qualifications:High School or GED (Required)PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Board of Pharmacy SpecialtiesAdditional Job Description:Work Shift:EveningScheduled Weekly Hours :16DepartmentPharmacyJoin us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth 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