Pharmacy Technician: Inpatient Pharmacy

Job Description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable) Available
Bonus paid in full with first paycheck
Full-time, 40 Hours/week
Monday - Friday Evenings & Alternating Weekends/Holidays
Onsite Akron, OH

Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications. The technician helps fill orders for patients and ensures they are delivered to the correct nursing unit.

Responsibilities:

1.\tFills medication orders by reviewing the medication label, obtaining the correct type and quantity of medication and placing the medication with the label for the pharmacist to check.

2.\tRefills patient medication carts with a 24-hour supply of medication.

3.\tPrepares oral syringes of patient medication.

4.\tPrepares intravenous medication, including chemotherapy

5.\tDelivers medication to nursing units.

6.\tStocks medication in automated medication dispensing units.

7.\tRepackages bulk medication into unit-of-use packages.

8.\tPerforms medication inspections and removes outdated medication from stock.

9.\tAnswers the telephone and assists nurses with medication supply issues.

10.\tTransports medication to offsite locations using hospital vehicle.

11.\tMust be able to work primary shift and any other shift at any location.

12.\tOther duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Prior experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred.
2. Prior IV medication Preparation experience preferred.
3. Must have a clean driving record and be able to be insured on the hospital auto insurance plan.

Education and Experience

1. High School diploma or equivalent required.
2. Certification: Registration as a “Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician” or “Registered Pharmacy Technician” or “Pharmacy Technician Trainee” or “Pharmacy Intern” required. Any non-intern candidate who has not passed a national certification must do so within 12 months and must convert a trainee license to a certified license within 12 months.
3. Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred
4. Years of experience supervising: none

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite