Outpatient Pharmacy Technician - PRN

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician to assist with prescription filling and checking. Responsibilities include managing medication inventory, providing courteous customer service, and complying with pharmacy regulations. The candidate should have a high school diploma and certification as a pharmacy technician. Prior pharmacy experience is preferred. This position is on-site in Akron, Ohio, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an outpatient or inpatient pharmacy technician preferred.
• Ability to document in electronic medical records.
• Valid State driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medication processing.
• Provide timely customer service.
• Maintain medication inventory levels.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Medication inventory management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Job description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable) Available
Bonus paid in full with first paycheck

PRN Coverage

Monday - Friday, Days (Shifts between 8AM-6PM)

Float to all ACH Outpatient pharmacies - Boardman, OH / Akron, OH

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 Rotates stock and ensures outdated medications are removed from inventory.
• Maintains adequate medication inventory levels for patient care including removing outdated and recalled medications from inventory.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 compliances 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

• 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.

On Call
FTE: 0.001000
Status: Onsite