Pharmacy Tech II

University Hospitals

Parma (OH)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 45,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Parma, Ohio is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician 2 responsible for assisting pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution. The Technician will ensure accurate medication delivery and maintain drug inventory while supervising new staff training.

Successful candidates will possess a certification as a Pharmacy Technician and have strong communication skills. They will work within a collaborative healthcare environment ensuring effective patient care.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program preferred.
Prior experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or community setting preferred.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) State of Ohio CPhT license required.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in retrieving, processing, and distributing medications.
Accurate preparation of patient medications including sterile products.
Maintain drug stock and orient new staff.

Skills

Understanding of metric system and basic math concepts

Good communication skills

Knowledge of personal computer and related tools

Basic knowledge of pharmacy computer systems

Education

High School Equivalent / GED

Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Automated dispensing cabinets

Job description

This is a part-time position working up to 20 hours per week*

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).
- 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.

Education

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

Work Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills, & 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)

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