PHARMACY TECH - CERTIFIED / Part -Time

System Support; Ohmer Park (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami Valley Hospital is seeking a part-time Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations under a pharmacist's supervision. Duties include entering and retrieving patient data, labeling, stocking dangerous drugs, and assisting with sterile/non-sterile compounding after site training.

Requires High School diploma or GED, and Ohio CPhT registration (or eligibility within 45 days). Prior experience is not required, but hospital/retail exposure is preferred; strong English literacy

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Registration with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a “Certified Pharmacy Technician” or eligible for registration within 45 days of hire.
• No prior job-related work experience required.
• Ability to read and write English; strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Entering information into and retrieving information from a database or patient profile.
• Preparing and affixing labels.
• Stocking dangerous drugs and retrieving those drugs from inventory.
• Counting and pouring dangerous drugs into containers.
• Placing dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist.
• Non-sterile drug compounding following site-specific training.
• Sterile drug compounding following site-specific training.
• Stocking automated drug storage systems, floor stock, and crash carts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

English literacy

Keyboard proficiency

Pharmacy software

Team player

Flexibility in scheduling

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician program

Tools

Pharmacy software

Pharmacy equipment

Telecommunication equipment

Job description

General Summary/Responsibilities:STATUS: Part-Time /64h per pay periodDepartment: PharmacyShifts: variedFacility: Miami Valley HospitalA certified pharmacy technician, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, engage in the following activities to the extent that the activities do not require the exercise of professional judgment:Entering information into and retrieving information from a database or patient profilePreparing and affixing labelsStocking dangerous drugs and retrieving those drugs from inventoryCounting and pouring dangerous drugs into containersPlacing dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacistNon-sterile drug compounding following the completion of site-specific trainingSterile drug compounding following the completion of a site-specific trainingStocking automated drug storage systems, floor stock, and crash cartsQualificationsEducationMinimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GEDPreferred educational qualifications: Completion of an ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician education and training programLicensure/Certification/RegistrationCertified Pharmacy Technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)Registration with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a “Certified Pharmacy Technician” or eligible for registration within 45 days of hire.ExperienceMinimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experiencePreferred experience: Prior hospital, long-term care or retail experience preferredKnowledge/SkillsPossess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem solving skillsAble to read and write printed material in EnglishProficiency with computer keyboard operationsProficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferredAbility to compute simple algebraic ratios, volume/volume percentage and weight/volume percentageAbility to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy. Must be familiar with pharmacy softwarePossess ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as team memberFlexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers