Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient Pharmacy

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist with filling and checking of prescription medications. The technician enters, counts, pours, and labels prescriptions for patients.

Responsibilities include retrieving, processing, and distributing medications for patients, ensuring compliance with USP standards, and maintaining inventory. This is a part-time, onsite role at Akron, OH, with a 8 AM–6 PM schedule and Monday–Friday workdays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration as a Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee; must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Annual physical required.

Responsibilities

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 Rotates stock and ensures outdated medications are removed from inventory.
• Maintains adequate medication inventory levels for patient care including removing outdated and recalled medications from inventory.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

Skills

Pharmacy tech experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Ohio Pharmacy Technician Registration/Trainee

1 year relevant experience preferred

Valid State driver's license

Annual physical

Job description

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

Part-time, 20 hours per week

Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8 AM - 6 PM

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

• Assists the pharmacists in retrieval, processing, and distribution of medication for patient use including unit dose, oral liquid doses, and solid oral dosage forms.
• Abides by all state and federal laws and regulations and accreditation standards to allow for the safe practice of pharmacy.
• Completes non-sterile compounding according to USP Standards.
• Alerts the pharmacist of any drug allergy, drug interactions or insurance issues.
• Provides courteous and timely customer service.
• Restocks prescription supplies including vials, bottles, and labels. Rotates stock and ensures outdated medications are removed from inventory.
• Maintains adequate medication inventory levels for patient care including removing outdated and recalled medications from inventory.
• Packages, records, and mails prescriptions to patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to document in the electronic medical record as appropriate.
• Maintains professional working relationships with members of pharmacy staff, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel.
• Trains new employees and acts as a positive role model.
• Participates in maintaining compliance with Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, URAC, CMS, and FDA regulations and accreditations.
• 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 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: 0.500000

Status: Onsite