Pharmacy Technician Trainee- Pharmacy Dept. St. Joseph (PRN)

Mercy Health; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications for both inpatient and outpatient services. This entry-level position provides on-the-job training for up to 12 months, leading to potential advancement based on performance and certification. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic healthcare team where your contributions make a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Enrollment in an approved pharmacy training program necessary.
• Registration with respective State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in medication preparation and dispensing.
• Enter and retrieve information from electronic health records.
• Maintain inventory and prepare medications for patients.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Under general supervision, assist the pharmacist to fill physician's orders, select, assemble, and place medications for inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) services. A Pharmacy Technician Trainee will be an entry level technician position, and as such, training and orientation will continue for up to 12 months. After completion of the temporary training period, the Pharmacy Technician Trainee will be evaluated for advancement to a Registered Pharmacy Technician or Certified Pharmacy Technician. Trainee will be enrolled in an approved training program and advanced when certification and proper knowledge has been achieved.

Essential Job Functions

• Assisting the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patients within an inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) service area. Functions include, accepting new written, faxed or electronic prescription orders from a prescriber or a prescriber's agent; accepting new verbal prescription orders for non-controlled drugs from a prescriber or a prescriber's agent as authorized by state law and responsible pharmacist authorization.

• Entering information into and retrieving information from an electronic health record or prescription processing computer system. Ensuring the accurate charge and credit functions related to medication orders are processed for patient billing.

• Preparing and affixing labels; stocking dangerous drugs and retrieving those drugs from inventory locations; counting and pouring dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist; performing non-sterile drug compounding as defined under guidelines published by United States Pharmacopeia and defined in site-specific training guidelines/program

• As authorized per state law/regulations: Sending or receiving electronic prescriptions between pharmacies accessing the same prescription records in a centralized database or pharmacy computers linked in any other manner. Other duties as authorized in state regulations.

• Assisting in the education and precepting of new pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students and participation in performance improvement activities.

• Outpatient: Packaging and selling a dangerous drug to a patient or patient representative and assisting with insurance claim processing.

• Inpatient/Home infusion: Performing sterile drug compounding as defined under guidelines published by United States Pharmacopeia and infection-control procedures and according to site-specific training program.

• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Other functions as outlined, and in accordance with, respective State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.

Licensing/Certification

Registration with respective State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee, if applicable (required)

In South Carolina: State Registered Pharmacy Tech (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required, unless enrolled in a High School Training Program)

Work Experience

Minimum age - 17 (Ohio or South Carolina) or state minimum of 18 years of age (Virginia and Kentucky)

Previous work experience working with others in a team environment (preferred)

Training

Completion and/or enrollment in an approved pharmacy training program as outlined by state rules and regulations (e.g., American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited training program, or an employer based program which meets the state board of pharmacy requirements) (required)

Language

None

Patient Population

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May have periods of constant interruptions.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Hazards

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Skills

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Stocking Medications

Mathematically Proficient

Point of Sale Equipment

Processing Prescriptions

Dispensing Prescriptions

Packaging Medications

Insurance Claim Processing

Compounding Medications

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Enthusiasm to Learn

Active Listening

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Pharmacy - St. Joseph

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] .