Pharmacy Technician 4 - Outpatient

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care institution in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Pharmacy Technician IV to support pharmacy operations by coordinating daily workflow, assisting in the preparation of medications, and providing necessary information to nursing and medical staff. The ideal candidate must be a certified pharmacy technician with 4 years of relevant experience. This position offers a full-time role on-site with a mid-senior level emphasis.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience required; 6+ years preferred.
• Ability to assist pharmacists with medication order entry.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow and organize daily assignments.
• Assist in the preparation and packaging of medications.
• Provide overall support to the operation of the Pharmacy department.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Medication preparation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Scope of Position: Under the direction of a pharmacist and in coordination with other technicians, the Pharmacy Technician IV coordinates daily workflow, organizes daily assignments, and provides overall support to the operation of the department. The Technician IV provides quality assessment and audit activities for the Pharmacy area. This position functions to assist the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients, as well as providing necessary services and information to nursing and medical staff. These services include leading the preparation and packaging of medications; distribution of medications, supplies, and equipment; maintaining proper inventory levels; and keeping appropriate records and documentation. This position is also responsible for supporting initiatives of area managers and frequently assists in their implementation. This position provides assistance with assessing Pharmacy Technicians’ performance for annual appraisals, as well as orienting new staff to the Pharmacy area. The Technician IV may cover additional Manager responsibilities as necessary in the Manager’s absence, or if a vacancy should occur.

• May prepare oral, topical, and intravenous medications for dispensing to patients.
• May make scheduled deliveries to appointed nursing units to deliver medications to patients.
• May assist pharmacists with medication order entry into the pharmacy computer system.
• Maintains stock levels of medications to avoid delays in service to patients.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team.
• Serves as functional and technical expert in a given area or specialty. Leads and directs technical activities in that specialized area.
• Anticipates, recognizes and solves the most complex issues and questions that arise within the team, department, or with customers.
• Acts as a positive role model for all technicians and acts in an encouraging manner conducive to the hospital, department and administration’s visions and values.
• Assists with and/or leads productivity management, training, mentoring of new staff, special projects, and committee meetings.
• Complies with all hospital and department rules, regulations and requirements.

Position Summary

In addition to performing all duties of a Pharmacy Technician III, this position coordinates daily workflow, organizes daily assignments, and provides overall support to the operation of the department. The Technician IV provides quality assessment and audit activities for the Pharmacy area. This position functions to assist the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients, as well as providing necessary services and information to nursing and medical staff. These services include leading the preparation and packaging of medications; distribution of medications, supplies, and equipment; maintaining proper inventory levels; and keeping appropriate records and documentation. This position is also responsible for supporting initiatives of area managers and frequently assists in their implementation. This position provides assistance with assessing Pharmacy Technicians’ performance for annual appraisals, as well as orienting new staff to the Pharmacy area. The Technician IV may cover additional Manager responsibilities as necessary in the Manager’s absence, or if a vacancy should occur.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• 4 years of relevant experience required. 6 or more years of relevant experience preferred

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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