Pharmacy Tech I - II, Retail

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Job summary

University Hospitals seeks a Pharmacy Technician 2 to assist pharmacists in retrieving, processing, preparing and distributing medications for patient administration. This role covers inpatient, outpatient, medication history and infusion functions under pharmacist supervision.

Responsibilities include accurate preparation, processing prescriptions, insurance steps, handling dangerous drugs, and maintaining PHI with compliance. Strong math, communication, and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Equivalent / GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient medications accurately for inpatient, including sterile and non-sterile products.
• Process prescriptions in outpatient setting, including insurance adjudication and prior authorizations.

Skills

Metric system

Communication skills

Basic math concepts

Computers

Education

High School/GED

Pharmacy technician program (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Automated dispensing cabinets

Job description

Sign on bonus for registered and/or certified technicians: $3,000!!

A Brief Overview

The Pharmacy Technician 2 is accountable for assisting pharmacists in the retrieval, processing, preparation and distribution of medications for patient administration. The Technician 2 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 2, activities include but are not limited to: Accurate preparation of patient medications including non-sterile products and sterile products (including chemotherapy and TPN).
• For Outpatient Pharmacy Tech 2, activities include but are not limited to: Utilizes pharmacy systems to process prescriptions, including insurance adjudication and prior authorization submittal, 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 2, 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 2, 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 Qualifications

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program. (Preferred)

Experience Qualifications

• Prior experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or community setting. (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of metric system and basic math concepts. (Required proficiency)
• Good communication skills are essential. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of personal computer, calculator, facsimile machine. (Required proficiency)
• Basic knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and automated dispensing cabinets. (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) State of Ohio CPhT license (Required)