Pharmacy Technician I

Bethany-Children; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Children’s Health Center in Bethany, OK is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and distributing medications in inpatient and outpatient settings under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Responsibilities include drawing up unit-dose meds, labeling, delivering medications, answering phones, and providing customer service, with housekeeping and staffing coverage as needed. Must obtain Oklahoma tech permit within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months’ experience as technician preferred, but not required.
• Current Oklahoma Pharmacy Technician Permit in Good Standing or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications for dispensing including drawing up unit dose oral syringes, packaging tablets, and affixing labels for pharmacist review.
• Delivers medications throughout the Hospital.
• Customer service activities including answering the phone and resolving issues; assisting customers.
• Housekeeping duties including taking out trash, keeping the pharmacy free of clutter and maintaining a clean work station.
• May assist with staffing/coverage needs with the inpatient pharmacy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medication preparation

Dispensing support

Customer service

Pharmacy operations

Staff coverage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician performs tasks involved in the preparation and distribution of medications in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacy setting. The Pharmacy Technician works closely with pharmacy and nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of medications. This position works under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.Shift:Monday- Friday 10:00am-7:00pmEssential Duties and Responsibilities:DutyPercent of TimePrepares medications for dispensing including drawing up unit dose oral syringes, packaging tablets, and affixing labels for pharmacist review65%Delivers medications throughout the Hospital10%Customer service activities including answering the phone and resolving issues; assisting customers10%Housekeeping duties including taking out trash, keeping the pharmacy free of clutter and maintaining a clean work station5%May assist with staffing/coverage needs with the inpatient pharmacy5%Other duties as assigned5%Education:High School Diploma or GED.Experience:6 months’ experience as technician preferred, but not required.License/Certification/Credential:Current Oklahoma Pharmacy Technician Permit in Good Standing or willingness to obtain within 30 days of employment.About UsOur work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.