Pharmacy Technician - Certified - Pharmacy OR Pharmacy Trainee

Lima Memorial Health System; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lima Memorial Health System is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to partner with pharmacists and interns in dispensing, billing and recordkeeping across the Health System. Responsibilities include unit dose packaging, labeling, distribution, IV admixture, and floor stock delivery.

Education requirements include a high school diploma, with ExCPT/PTCB certification and Ohio registration required. One year hospital experience is preferred, with strong clerical, numerical, communication, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification by a nationally recognized exam (ExCPT or PTCB) is required.
• A valid unrestricted registration with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as a 'Certified Pharmacy Technician' is required.
• One year of previous hospital experience is preferred.
• Strong clerical and numerical abilities with good communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing, billing and recordkeeping in the Pharmacy Department and throughout the Health System.
• Prepare unit dose packaging, medication labeling and distribution.
• IV admixture compounding.
• Prepare and deliver floor stock items.

Skills

Clerical skills

Numerical abilities

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Metric system

Education

High school diploma

ExCPT or PTCB certification

Ohio State Board of Pharmacy registration

Job description

Functioning within the Health System's mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures, the Certified Pharmacy Technician works as a partner with the Registered Pharmacists and Pharmacy Interns in performing the functions of dispensing, billing and recordkeeping in the Pharmacy Department and throughout the Health System. Responsibilities include preparation of unit medication dose packaging, medication labeling and distribution, IV admixture compounding, and preparation and delivery of floor stock items. The Certified Pharmacy Technician works with the Pharmacist to ensure medication storage areas inside and outside of the pharmacy are clean and secure. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required

Licensure/Certification: Certification by a nationally recognized exam (i.e. ExCPT by the National Healthcareer Association OR the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required. A valid unrestricted registration with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as a 'Certified Pharmacy Technician' is required

Experience: One year of previous experience is preferred; preferably in a hospital setting.

Skills: Must have strong clerical and numerical abilities, including a good understanding of the metric system of weights and measurements. Good communication and organizational skills and attention to detail are also required.