Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy Days

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications. The role includes filling orders, delivering meds to nursing units, and stocking automated dispensing units.

Qualifications include a High School diploma, Ohio Pharmacy Technician certification/registration, and 0–2 years of experience preferred. A clean driving record is required and a driving license is needed for hospital transport.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification/License: Ohio Pharmacy Technician or equivalent; intern/trainee acceptable with plan to certify within 12 months.
• Preference for prior pharmacy technician experience and IV preparation experience.
• A valid State driver's license and insurability required.

Responsibilities

• Fills medication orders by reviewing labels and preparing meds for pharmacist check.
• Replenishes patient medication carts with 24-hour supply.
• Prepares oral syringes and intravenous medications, including chemotherapy.
• Delivers medications to nursing units and stocks dispensing units.
• Assists with medication inspections and removal of outdated stock.
• Responds to nursing calls regarding medication supply issues.
• Transports medications to offsite locations as needed.
• Follows shift patterns including weekends/holidays and multiple locations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

IV medication preparation

Driving license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician Trainee/Intern

Job description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus(taxable)Available
Full-time, 40 Hours/week
Days, 7AM - 3:30PM
Weekend/holiday rotation
Onsite Akron, OH - Inpatient Pharmacy

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:

1. 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.
2. Refills patient medication carts with a 24-hour supply of medication.
3. Prepares oral syringes of patient medication.
4. Prepares intravenous medication, including chemotherapy
5. Delivers medication to nursing units.
6. Stocks medication in automated medication dispensing units.
7. Repackages bulk medication into unit-of-use packages.
8. Performs medication inspections and removes outdated medication from stock.
9. Answers the telephone and assists nurses with medication supply issues.
10. Transports medication to offsite locations using hospital vehicle.
11. Must be able to work primary shift and any other shift at any location.
12. Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

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

Education and Experience

1. High School diploma or equivalent required.
2. 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.
3. Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred
4. Years of experience supervising: none
5. Possesses a valid Statedriver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements.
6. An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite