Certified Pharmacy Technician Rotating 1st and 2nd Shift

Mount Carmel Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer retirement match from day one

Generous paid time off

Relocation assistance

Employee recognition program

Tuition/professional development reimb

Discounted tuition at Mount Carmel COE

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Tech to support the pharmacist in providing timely and accurate medications to patients at Mount Carmel East. You will perform sterile and non-sterile compounding, packaging, inventory control, and billing under pharmacist supervision.

Qualified candidates hold an Ohio Pharmacy Technician Certification and active registration, with a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior tech experience and strong communication are desirable.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Approved Pharmacy Technician Certification with active Ohio Board registration.
• Prior pharmacy technician experience is desirable; strong communication and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish a working identity with the Pharmacy Team.
• Prepare sterile products (including chemotherapy) using aseptic technique and regulatory standards.
• Prepare non-sterile products and hazardous medications per standards.
• Repackage bulk oral medications using Parata Systems and Medical Packaging Inc robots.
• Facilitate medication dispensing via Automated Dispensing Cabinets on patient care units.
• Assist in inventory control, billing, and use of the pharmacy inventory system.

Skills

Effective communication

Mathematical aptitude

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTC)

Ohio State Board of Pharmacy registration

Job description

This position is located at Mount Carmel East

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

This position is located at Mount Carmel East

Why Mount Carmel?

With five hospitals, over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics, a college of nursing, a Medicare Advantage plan, and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide.

We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Relocation assistance for eligible new colleagues
• Employee recognition incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities' at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Why Columbus?

The nation's 14th largest city, Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the Midwest – ranked #1 for population growth, #1 for job growth, #1 for wage growth, and #1 real estate market. And with a vibrant blend of professional sports, world-class attractions, creative cuisines, and a flourishing music and arts scene, you'll never be found wanting for entertainment and experiences to call your own in Columbus. Learn more at www.experiencecolumbus.com!

About The Job

The Certified Pharmacy Tech, will assist the pharmacist in assuring timely and accurate provision of medications to patients. Technician responsibilities are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. These functions may include unit dose dispensing, sterile compounding, non-sterile compounding, medication packaging, inventory control, record keeping and billing, and use of equipment and automated technology.

**Mount Carmel also offers an elevated **Certified Pharmacy Tech – Sterile Compounding** compensation program for all sterile compounding trained technicians, regardless of prior experience. Following completion of our standardized training program, all signed off technicians will be approved for elevated compensation**

What You Will Do

• Establish a working identity with our Pharmacy Team and continue to build upon our culture
• Following in depth, role specific training. Team responsibilities include:
  • Preparation of sterile products (including chemotherapy) using aseptic technique, in compliance with regulatory standards
  • Preparation of non-sterile products (including hazardous medication), in compliance with regulatory standards
  • Repackaging of bulk oral medication using our Parata Systems and Medical Packaging Inc robots
  • Facilitating medication dispensing via Automated Dispensing Cabinets on our patient care units
  • Assists in the dispensing of orders/prescriptions through our pharmacy inventory system
  • Assists in inventory control by processing our daily Pharmacy Department order; assuring proper stock rotation, storage and appropriate expiration dating. Escalates medication and non-medication orders to the Purchasing Team
  • Assists the department with proper billing of patients and other units

What We Are Looking For

• Education: High school graduation or equivalent
• Licensure / Certification: Approved Pharmacy Technician Certification. Active registration as a Certified Tech with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience: Previous pharmacy technician experience is desirable
• Effective Communication Skills
• Aptitude in mathematical manipulations (ratios, proportions, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions).

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Our Commitment

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state, or federal law.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.