Pharmacy Tech II, Adult Inpatient

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + incentive

Sign on bonus: $3,000 for Certified Technicians

Free Parking

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Cleveland, Ohio, is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician 2. This role involves supporting the pharmacy team by assisting pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications, along with maintaining inventory. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for certified technicians.

Successful candidates will manage medication preparation accurately and provide excellent communication with patients to ensure a positive experience. Join a well-respected hospital with competitive hourly rates and benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician in Ohio.
• Experience with inventory and medication systems.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution.
• Maintain drug stock and inventory accurately.
• Train new staff on Pharmacy practices.

Skills

Medication preparation

Patient communication

Inventory management

Pharmacy systems

Education

Certification as a Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly rate + $1.25 per hour incentive pay
• Sign on bonus: $3,000 for Certified Technicians
• Free Parking

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.