Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy (Evening Shift)

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support preparation and dispensing of medications, sterile products, TPNs, and ADCs. The role trains new technicians and ensures accurate, timely delivery of medications to nursing units in a busy hospital setting.

Candidate must obtain Pharmacy Technician licensure (registered or certified) within 90 days of hire, with certification exams (CPhT or ExCPT) required.

Qualifikationen

• Education requirement per licensure and/or certification.
• Certification by examination as a pharmacy technician (CPhT, ExCPT).
• Six months of previous pharmacy experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Demonstrate knowledge of USP 795, 797, and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements for safe preparation and compounding of unit-dose medications.
• Fills unit-dose medication cart for daily delivery and restocks storage areas as needed.
• Assist pharmacists in processing new medication orders and answering phones, providing accurate handoffs.
• Participates in training new employees and the peer review process.

Kenntnisse

Detail-oriented

Patient-centered

Strong moral character

Ausbildung

Education per licensure

Jobbeschreibung

• Candidate must have availability from 12:30 PM to 12:30 AM
• Monday to Friday - 8.5 hours shift
• Holiday rotation - 1 major/1 minor
  

Overview

• Candidate must have availability from 12:30 PM to 12:30 AM
• Monday to Friday - 8.5 hours shift
• Every 4th weekend rotation required
• Holiday rotation - 1 major/1 minor
  

Schedule:

Aids pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of patient medications, sterile products, TPNs, non-sterile medications, hazardous medications, and ADC medications and supplies, and ensures the delivery of these medications to nursing units. Trains new technicians, transporters, or pharmacy interns.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of and compliance with USP 795, 797, and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements, which allow safe and accurate preparation and/or compounding of unit-dose medications (both oral and IV), including reconstitution when applicable. Completes daily, weekly, and monthly documentation of completed tasks in designated record keeping systems.
• Fills unit-dose medication cart for daily delivery; delivers unit-dose medication carts on time and according to designated workflow; restocks pharmacy work areas, pharmacy satellites, and ADCs with medications and supplies as needed; and inspects medication storage areas for expired or unusable medications pursuant to standards set forth by the regulatory agencies.
• Assist pharmacists in processing new medication orders and answering phones and provides accurate, safe, effective handoff to other team members.
• Participates in training new employees in the main pharmacy and limited specialized areas (when appropriate) and participates in the peer review process.
  

Education Requirement

As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.

Licensure Requirement

Board of Pharmacy Technician License (Registered or Certified) Technician Trainee accepted with expectation of incumbent to become registered or certified within 90 days of hire.

Certifications

Certification by examination as a pharmacy technician (CPhT, ExCPT).

Skills

Demonstrates competency on pharmacy technologies.

Detail-oriented, patient-centered, and strong moral character.

Experience

Six months of previous pharmacy experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs
FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

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"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"