Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Part-Time Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacist with medication preparation and distribution. You will help fill orders and ensure deliveries reach the correct nursing units within the hospital.

Responsibilities include filling medication orders, preparing IV medications, stocking units, and assisting nurses with medication supply issues. A valid Ohio Pharmacy Technician certification and driving capability are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification: Registration as a 'Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician' or 'Registered Pharmacy Technician' or similar; must obtain/convert within 12 months if not already certified.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Valid State driver's license and ability to be insured on hospital vehicle.
• Annual physical required with Employee Health Department.

Responsibilities

• Fills medication orders by reviewing the label and preparing the correct medication and quantity for the pharmacist to check.
• Refills patient medication carts with a 24-hour supply.
• Prepares oral syringes of patient medication.
• Prepares intravenous medication, including chemotherapy.
• Delivers medication to nursing units.
• Stocks medications in automated dispensing units.
• Repackages bulk medication into unit-of-use packages.
• Performs medication inspections and removes outdated stock.
• Answers the phone and assists nurses with medication supply issues.
• Transports medication to offsite locations using hospital vehicle.
• Must be able to work primary shift and any other shift at any location.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

IV medication preparation

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification (Ohio) or Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable) Available

Part-time, 16 hours/week

Monday - Friday (4PM-8:30PM) and every other weekend (2PM-10:30PM)

Onsite Akron, OH (Delivery driving to additional sites using company vehicle required)

Summary

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications. The technician helps fill orders for patients and ensures they are delivered to the correct nursing unit.

Responsibilities

• Fills medication orders by reviewing the medication label, obtaining the correct type and quantity of medication and placing the medication with the label for the pharmacist to check.
• Refills patient medication carts with a 24-hour supply of medication.
• Prepares oral syringes of patient medication.
• Prepares intravenous medication, including chemotherapy
• Delivers medication to nursing units.
• Stocks medication in automated medication dispensing units.
• Repackages bulk medication into unit-of-use packages.
• Performs medication inspections and removes outdated medication from stock.
• Answers the telephone and assists nurses with medication supply issues.
• Transports medication to offsite locations using hospital vehicle.
• Must be able to work primary shift and any other shift at any location.
• Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

• Prior experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred.
• Prior IV medication Preparation experience preferred.
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to be insured on the hospital auto insurance plan.

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification: Registration as a “Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician” or “Registered Pharmacy Technician” or “Pharmacy Technician Trainee” or “Pharmacy Intern” required. Any non-intern candidate who has not passed a national certification must do so within 12 months and must convert a trainee license to a certified license within 12 months.
• Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred
• Years of experience supervising: none
• Possesses a valid State driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements.
• An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.

Part Time

FTE: 0.400000

Status: Onsite