Part-Time Pharmacy Technician — Weekend Availability

KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL; Mount Vernon, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Part time

Job summary

KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL in Mount Vernon, OH is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in providing medications to patients and care areas. You will handle IV admixtures, unit doses, and clinician communications, while maintaining safety and accuracy in a busy emergency department setting.

This role requires solid knowledge of pharmacy calculations, aseptic technique, and accurate documentation in the EHR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent; 18+ per Ohio law.
• Current Ohio Pharmacy Technician registration or eligible.
• PTCB or ExCPT national certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Fills patient drug orders timely and accurately.
• Prepares sterile and non-sterile extemporaneous liquids and solids.
• Individualizes accurate doses of medications prescribed for patients.
• Understands and uses the computer system(s) to accurately reflect patient billing of pharmaceuticals.
• Documents and fills narcotic requisitions.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique.
• Makes rounds to the patient care areas.
• Removes and properly eliminates expired medications.
• Performs daily billing and reporting duties.
• Logs into computer at the patient bedside to input patient medication and allergy history.
• Ability to communicate with patients of all education levels in an Emergency Department setting.
• Provide complete information regarding each medication identified and ensure complete medication / allergy information documentation.
• Receives direction from staff pharmacist, coordinator or director and responds appropriately.
• Orders medications from wholesaler in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Receives order and restocks the pharmacy.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel and students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of disaster/emergency procedures and responds appropriately.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual knowledge, skills, performance and behavior in accordance with hospital, division and department standards of care and policies and procedures.
• Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor and personnel safety.
• Maintains patient, employee, physician and organization confidentiality; respects the rights, privacy and property of others.
• Supports the mission, values and vision of the organization.

Skills

Pharmacy calculations

Aseptic technique

Customer service

Communication

EHR navigation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Certified Pharmacy Technician (Ohio)

PTCB or ExCPT certification

Job description

KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL in Mount Vernon, OH is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in providing medications to patients and care areas. You will handle IV admixtures, unit doses, and clinician communications, while maintaining safety and accuracy in a busy emergency department setting.

This role requires solid knowledge of pharmacy calculations, aseptic technique, and accurate documentation in the EHR.