Pharmacy Tech II

University Hospitals; Concord (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Retail Pharmacy Technician 2 to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will assist pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Your responsibilities will include accurately preparing both non-sterile and sterile products, managing inventory, and providing exceptional service to patients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment, with a sign-on bonus for certified technicians. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Assist pharmacists in medication retrieval and preparation.
• Train new staff and maintain drug stock.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver patient medications accurately.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Medication Preparation

Inventory Management

Patient Communication

Compounding Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Pharmacy Systems

Automated Dispensing Cabinets

Job description

Description

Sign on bonus: $3,000 for Certified Technicians!!!

A Brief Overview

The Retail Pharmacy Technician 2 at Tri-Point Medical Center 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).
  * Accurate and timely delivery of patient specific medications.
  * Inventories, replenishes, and maintains drug stock.
  * Orients and trains new staff.


• 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.