Pharmacy Trainee OR Pharmacy Technician - Certified - Pharmacy

Lima Memorial Health System; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lima Memorial Health System is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing, billing and recordkeeping within the Pharmacy Department and across the health system.

Responsibilities include unit dose packaging, labeling, distribution, IV admixture compounding and floor stock delivery, under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. A high school diploma and Ohio certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification by ExCPT or PTCB is required; valid Ohio Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician registration is required.
• One year of experience preferred, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Strong clerical and numerical abilities, including metric weights/measurements; good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispense, bill and maintain records under supervision of a Registered Pharmacist.
• Prepare unit dose packaging, medication labeling and distribution.
• Perform IV admixture compounding.
• Prepare and deliver floor stock items.
• Ensure medication storage areas inside and outside the pharmacy are clean and secure.

Skills

Clerical skills

Numerical abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Functioning within the Health System's mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures, the Certified Pharmacy Technician works as a partner with the Registered Pharmacists and Pharmacy Interns in performing the functions of dispensing, billing and recordkeeping in the Pharmacy Department and throughout the Health System. Responsibilities include preparation of unit medication dose packaging, medication labeling and distribution, IV admixture compounding, and preparation and delivery of floor stock items. The Certified Pharmacy Technician works with the Pharmacist to ensure medication storage areas inside and outside of the pharmacy are clean and secure. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required

Licensure/Certification: Certification by a nationally recognized exam (i.e. ExCPT by the National Healthcareer Association OR the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required. A valid unrestricted registration with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as a 'Certified Pharmacy Technician' is required

Experience: One year of previous experience is preferred; preferably in a hospital setting.

Skills: Must have strong clerical and numerical abilities, including a good understanding of the metric system of weights and measurements. Good communication and organizational skills and attention to detail are also required.