Pharmacy Tech I, Geauga Retail

University Hospitals

Chardon (OH)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Pharmacy Technician 1 to assist pharmacists in retrieving, processing, preparing and distributing medications for patient administration. The technician works under supervision of a Pharmacist in inpatient, outpatient, medication history and infusion settings.

Responsibilities include accurate preparation of medications, timely delivery, inventory management, processing prescriptions and insurance adjudication, and handling dangerous drugs with proper labeling.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required
Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician training program is preferred
Strong math and measurement skills required
Good communication skills are essential
Computer skills are necessary for pharmacy systems and record keeping

Responsibilities

Accurate preparation of patient medications, including non-sterile products.
Accurate and timely delivery of patient-specific medications.
Inventory management and stock replenishment of drugs.
Process prescriptions and insurance adjudication in outpatient settings.
Prepare and dispense dangerous drugs with proper labeling and documentation.
Assist with medication history collection and documentation in ED and inpatient units.
Assist infusion services and coordinate with inpatient teams as needed.
Follow policies to protect PHI and comply with UH procedures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Understanding of metric system

Math proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

High School GED

Pharmacy technician training program

Job description

Sign on bonus: $3,000!!

A Brief Overview

The Pharmacy Technician 1 is accountable for assisting pharmacists in the retrieval, processing, preparation and distribution of medications for patient administration. The Technician 1 functions in all aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. All assigned activities are performed under the supervision of a Pharmacist.

What You Will Do

For Inpatient Pharmacy Tech 1, activities as permitted by licensure include but are not limited to:
Accurate preparation of patient medications, including non-sterile products.
Accurate and timely delivery of patient specific medications.
Inventories, replenishes, and maintains drug stock.
For Outpatient Pharmacy Tech 1, activities include but are not limited to:
Utilizes pharmacy systems to process prescriptions, including insurance adjudication, and accurately prepares dangerous drugs for dispensing including counting, pouring, labeling, and performing non-sterile drug compounding and reconstitution.
Inventory, replenish, and maintain drug stock which includes automated dispensing cabinets and prescription pick-up kiosks.
Packaging and selling dangerous drugs to a patient or patient representative and answering questions to ensure a positive patient experience.
For Medication History Pharmacy Tech 1, activities include but are not limited to:
Support medication history collection process for ED and inpatient units utilizing appropriate sources and communication.
Communicate effectively with patients during the interview and accurately record the medication history.
Maintain open communication with nurses, patient care technicians, practitioners, and other personnel in the hospital to report important findings.
Duties may include those addressed above in the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Essential Functions.
For Infusion Pharmacy Tech 1, Infusion Technician Essential Functions align with Inpatient Technician Essential Functions.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education