Pharmacy Technician: Outpatient Pharmacy

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an outpatient pharmacy technician to support the pharmacist in filling and checking prescriptions. The technician will enter, count, pour, and label medications for patients in the ambulatory setting.

Preferred candidates have 1 year of experience and registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy within 12 months of hire, with duties including inventory management, documentation in the EMR, and collaboration with clinicians.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be registered with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a "+Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician+" or "+Pharmacy Technician Trainee+" within hire-12 months.
• 1 year of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in retrieval, processing, and distribution of medications for patient use.
• Complete non-sterile compounding according to USP <795> standards.
• Document patient information and allergies and alert the pharmacist to issues.
• Provide courteous, timely customer service and restock supplies as needed.
• Maintain inventory, remove outdated medications, and prepare medications for mailing or delivery.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Outpatient setting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable)

Available Part-time, 20 Hours/week Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8AM - 6PM

Onsite Akron, OH - Outpatient Pharmacy

Summary

The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with filling and checking of prescription medications. The technician enters, counts, pours, and labels prescriptions for patients.

Responsibilities

1. Assists the pharmacists in retrieval, processing, and distribution of medication for patient use including unit dose, oral liquid doses, and solid oral dosage forms.
2. Abides by all state and federal laws and regulations and accreditation standards to allow for the safe practice of pharmacy.
3. Completes non-sterile compounding according to USP <795> Standards.
4. Alerts the pharmacist of any drug allergy, drug interactions or insurance issues.
5. Provides courteous and timely customer service.
6. Restocks prescription supplies including vials, bottles, and labels. Rotates stock and ensures outdated medications are removed from inventory.
7. Maintains adequate medication inventory levels for patient care including removing outdates and recalled medications from inventory.
8. Packages, records, and mails prescriptions to patients.
9. Demonstrate the ability to document in the electronic medical record as appropriate.
10. Maintains professional working relationships with members of pharmacy staff, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel.
11. Trains new employees and acts as a positive role model.
12. Participates in maintaining compliances with Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, URAC, CMS, and FDA regulations and accreditations.
13. Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

• Prior experience as an outpatient or inpatient pharmacy technician is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a "Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician" or "Pharmacy Technician Trainee" required. Certified or Registered Ohio Pharmacy Technician status must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Years of relevant experience: 1 year is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.

• Possesses a valid Statedriver'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: 0.5

Status: Onsite