Pharmacy Tech II, Peds

University Hospitals Pain Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management is seeking a Pharmacy Technician 2 to support pharmacists in retrieving, processing, preparing and distributing medications for patient administration. Tasks are performed under a Pharmacist's supervision and do not require professional judgment.

Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient preparation, verification of prescriptions, handling dangerous drugs, participation in medication history collection, and infusion-related duties, with emphasis on

Responsibilities

• Accurate preparation of patient medications for inpatient and outpatient settings, including sterile and non-sterile products and hazardous drugs.
• Process prescriptions in outpatient settings, including insurance adjudication and prior authorization, and manage drug distribution and patient questions.
• Collect and document medication histories for ED and inpatient units, coordinating with nurses and physicians.
• Support infusion pharmacy duties consistent with inpatient technician functions.

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Sign on bonus: $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.