Outpatient Pharmacy Technician - PRN

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

On Call

Flexible hours

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician in Akron, OH to assist pharmacists in filling and managing prescription medications. This role requires a high school diploma, registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, and preferably one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include compounding medications, maintaining medication inventory, and providing customer service. A sign-on bonus is available, and the position is on-site with varied hours.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
• Preferred 1 year of experience in pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists with filling and checking prescription medications.
• Completes non-sterile compounding following standards.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels for patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Pharmacy operations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Sign-On Bonus and Availability

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable) Available

PRN Coverage

Monday - Friday, Days (Shifts between 8AM-6PM)

Float to all ACH Outpatient pharmacies - Boardman, OH / Akron, OH / Rocky River, OH

Summary

The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with filling and checking of prescription medications. The technician enters, counts, pours, and labels prescriptions for patients.

Responsibilities

1. Assists the pharmacists in retrieval, processing, and distribution of medication for patient use including unit dose, oral liquid doses, and solid oral dosage forms.


2. Abides by all state and federal laws and regulations and accreditation standards to allow for the safe practice of pharmacy.


3. Completes non-sterile compounding according to USP <795> Standards.


4. Alerts the pharmacist of any drug allergy, drug interactions or insurance issues.


5. Provides courteous and timely customer service.


6. Restocks prescription supplies including vials, bottles, and labels. Rotates stock and ensures outdated medications are removed from inventory.


7. Maintains adequate medication inventory levels for patient care including removing outdates and recalled medications from inventory.


8. Packages, records, and mails prescriptions to patients.


9. Demonstrate the ability to document in the electronic medical record as appropriate.


10. Maintains professional working relationships with members of pharmacy staff, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel.


11. Trains new employees and acts as a positive role model.


12. Participates in maintaining compliances with Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, URAC, CMS, and FDA regulations and accreditations.


13. Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

1. Prior experience as an outpatient or inpatient pharmacy technician is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.


2. Registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a "Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician" or "Pharmacy Technician Trainee" required. Certified or Registered Ohio Pharmacy Technician status must be obtained within 12 months of hire.


3. Years of relevant experience: 1 year is preferred.


4. Years of experience supervising: None.

• Possesses a valid State driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements.


• An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children’s Hospital Employee Health Department.

Other Information

On Call

FTE: 0.001000

Status: Onsite