Pharmacy Technician I/P, Certified: Hrly FT

Firelands Health; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Retention Bonus

Interest free student loan repayment up to $6,000

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Firelands Health in Sandusky, Ohio, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in compounding and dispensing medications under supervision. This role requires current certification and involves procuring drug orders, preparing sterile products, and verifying orders with pharmacists.

The position offers a $5,000 retention bonus and excellent benefits including tuition assistance and competitive pay. Candidates should possess strong mathematical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Current pharmacy technician certification required.
• High School diploma, or equivalent. College courses desirable.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Procures and distributes drug orders per physician request.
• Prepares sterile products including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition.
• Verifies all orders with pharmacist on duty.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking skills

Proficient in mathematics

Ability to organize work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current pharmacy technician certification

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Pre-packaging machine

Pyxis

Job description

Overview

Description: We are offering a $5,000 retention bonus! Under the direct supervision of the Area Director or a Registered Pharmacist and according to standard procedures, compounds and readies for dispensing medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving orders from physicians or other qualified prescribers; maintains the drug inventory; maintains records; processes patient charge documents and labels; mixes IV additive solutions as required using aseptic technique; inspects medication units; and performs various other related duties. Pharmacy technicians do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Position Highlights

• Award Winning: Named among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety Excellence Award, America’s 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery, America’s 100 Best Spine Surgery.
• Retention Bonus: $5,000 Retention Bonus!
• College Loan Reduction: Interest free student loan repayment up to $6,000!
• Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts.
• Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876.

What You Will Do

• Procures and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request or pre-arranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols, and within specified time frame.
• Fills physician orders, medication surgical kits, medication carts, medication requisitions and specialty items/bins and delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
• Prepares sterile products (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition).
• Verifies all orders with pharmacist on duty, informs pharmacist of any medications that do not seem in line with the patient’s condition or previous medications. Contacts pharmacist in regards to any medications that have exceeded a standard treatment period.
• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, rotating, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations.
• Utilizes pre-packaging machine, Pyxis.
• Performs monthly unit inspections of selected areas.
• Utilizes billing and other technician service functions in the pharmacy computer system.
• Generates reports, pick lists and labels as required.
• Answers the telephone and requests at the window.

What You Will Need

• Current pharmacy technician certification required.
• High School diploma, or equivalent. College courses desirable, but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, have an attention to detail, and work under minimum supervision.
• Must be proficient in mathematics, basic and advanced pharmacy calculations and display essential critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and insurable under Firelands auto policy. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.