Pharmacy Tech II, Medical History

University Hospitals

Willoughby (OH)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 54,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacists in inpatient, outpatient, medication history, and infusion areas. The role involves processing prescriptions, preparing medications, restocking ADCs, and ensuring accurate patient delivery under pharmacist supervision.

Qualified candidates will have a High School/GED, completion of an accredited technician program, and Ohio CPhT license; hospital experience is preferred. Sign-on bonus of $3,000 is offered.

Qualifications

High School/GED required; accredited tech program preferred.
Prior hospital or community pharmacy tech experience preferred.
CPhT license in Ohio required.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists with retrieval, processing, preparation and distribution of medications.
Prepare sterile and non-sterile formulations per USP guidelines; aseptic technique.
Restock ADCs and manage inventory to prevent stockouts.
Process prescriptions including insurance adjudication and prior authorization when applicable.
Support medication history collection and maintain PHI-compliant documentation.

Skills

Metric system

Basic math

Communication skills

PC knowledge

Pharmacy systems

Education

GED

Pharmacy tech program graduate

Job description

Job Description - Pharmacy Tech II, Medical History (260007OY)

Pharmacy Tech II, Medical History - ( 260007OY )

Sign on bonus: $3,000!!

A Brief Overview

The Pharmacy Technician 2 is a support-level position that is accountable for assisting pharmacists in the retrieval, processing, preparation, and distribution of medications for patient administration. The Technician 2 functions in all foundational 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. The Pharmacy Technician 2 is also responsible for performing all the functions of the Technician 1 when assigned.

What You Will Do

For Inpatient Pharmacy Tech 2, activities include but are not limited to: May prepare compounded sterile products in strict accordance with USP <797> standards and aseptic technique protocols. Assists in the preparation and labeling of non-sterile compounded formulations following USP <795> guidelines Ensures the accurate and timely delivery of patient-specific medications to nursing units, prioritizing STAT orders to ensure timely patient care. Restocks Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) and pharmacy technology systems, ensuring accurate counts and the removal of near-dated or expired medications. Monitors drug stock levels in assigned pharmacy areas and med rooms; performs routine cycle counts and identifies items requiring reorder to prevent stockouts. Assists with the orientation of new staff to specific tasks or workflows when assigned, focusing on demonstrating standard operating procedures. Maintains a clean and organized workspace, adhering to all hand hygiene and garbing requirements. Orients and trains new staff. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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) and
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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