Pharmacy Technician

Summa Health; Cleveland (OH); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Summa Health Akron City campus is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform medication order fulfillment, IV preparation, and inventory management under pharmacist supervision. You will stock to patient care areas and ensure accurate charging for items supplied, while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 1 year of hire and licensure as a pharmacy technician with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy at hire, with independence

Formación

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 1 year from date of hire.
• Licensed as a registered pharmacy technician by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy at time of hire
• Licensed as a certified pharmacy technician by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy once National Certification is obtained.
• Employee may not start working independently until issuance of license.

Responsabilidades

• Fill medication orders and maintain manual and computer records.
• Prepare intravenous solutions using aseptic technique and supply controlled substances.
• Maintain inventories in the pharmacy storeroom and work areas; stock to patient care areas.
• Appropriately charge for items supplied to patient care areas.

Conocimientos

Reading and writing English

Team player

Customer service

Communication with healthcare staff

Educación

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Ohio Pharmacy Technician license (or trainee)

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Herramientas

Pharmacy computer systems

Descripción del empleo

Full-time / 40 hours per week / 2nd shift / Union

Akron City campus

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Performs tasks related to the filling of medication orders, maintains both manual and computer based records. Prepares intravenous solutions using proper aseptic techniques, supplies controlled substances. Maintains accurate records of disposition, maintains inventories in the pharmacy storeroom and work areas. Supplies medications and stock to patient care areas and appropriately charges for items supplied.

Formal Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience And Training Required

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 1 (one) year from date of hire.
• Licensed as a registered pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy at the time of hire
• Licensed as a certified pharmacy technician by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy once National Pharmacy Certification is obtained.
• Employee may not start working independently until issuance of license.

Other Skills, Competencies And Qualifications

• Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
• Ability to read and write English and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to communicate verbally, in person and over the telephone, and in writing with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare personnel
• Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate department computer application packages
• Ability to operate a computer terminal, calculator, and other office equipment; manipulate fine instruments; and prepare pharmaceutical entities in minute proportions
• Knowledge of pharmacy law
• Ability to read and transcribe required information from medication orders
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and department records
• Ability to work well within a team environment: by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods and/or reduce costs
• Shows flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services as is common with changing reimbursement and managed care targets
• Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy

Level Of Physical Demands

• Medium: Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force continuously to move objects
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time; pushes, pulls, carries, and lifts light to medium loads
• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and sharps; risks of falls, strains, contagious diseases, cuts from broken glass, needle punctures, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$18.43/hr - $25.91/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay