Pharmacy Technician: Outpatient Pharmacy

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician for their outpatient pharmacy. In this role, you'll assist pharmacists in filling and checking prescriptions, ensuring the safe and efficient distribution of medications. Your responsibilities will include maintaining inventory, providing excellent customer service, and complying with pharmacy regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow in a supportive healthcare environment, where your contributions will directly impact patient care and safety. Join a team that values professionalism and teamwork!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in processing and distributing medication for patient use.
• Maintain medication inventory and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations.

Skills

Medication Management

Customer Service

Compounding Skills

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Pharmacy Technician Registration

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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.

Details

• Full-time, 40 Hours/week
• Mon-Fri Days, 8:30AM-5:15PM
• Onsite Akron, OH

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 Rotates stock and ensures outdated medications are removed from inventory.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 outdates 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.

Other Information

Technical Expertise

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

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a “Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician” or “Pharmacy Technician Trainee” required. Certification or registration must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• 1 year of relevant experience is preferred.
• No supervisory experience required.

Additional Details

• FTE: 1.000000
• Status: Onsite
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care