Pharmacy Tech II - Ashtabula, United States - Ashtabula County Medical Center

Description

The inpatient pharmacy technician supports pharmacists in providing pharmacy services in the Emergency Department.The technician is responsible for packaging, preparation, and distribution of medications, inventory control, customer service and maintaining pharmacy records.

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparation - Accurate and timely preparation of medications which may include selection, labeling, repackaging, non-sterile compounding, and sterile compounding.
• Distribution - Accurate and timely delivery of medications to the appropriate storage locations.
• Inventory - Maintains accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies. Accurately and timely completion of assigned inventory audits such as cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.
• Regulatory compliance - Maintains a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Documents regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communication and teamwork - Communicates with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner. Demonstrates emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships. Attends and actively participates in team huddles and meetings. Assist with pharmacy caregiver and student training. Shares responsibility for accomplishment of the team's tasks and goals.
• Technology - Appropriately uses information systems, technology, and automation to complete assigned tasks.
• Under pharmacist supervision, the ED CPhT Specialist obtains medication and allergy histories, verifies information for accuracy and records information into the electronic medical record for ED patients with an emphasis on patients anticipated to be admitted or transferred.
  Integrate into the ED work environment and amongst the ED prescribers and caregivers for high quality, seamless communications and provision of patient care services being mindful of and anticipating customer service needs.
• Participate in quality improvement and medication safety projects pertaining to admission medication histories or medication reconciliation or other emergency department care.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program preferred.
  Certifications:
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
  • OR must enroll in an approved pharmacy technician course AND become certified within 6 months
• Registration with Ohio Board of Pharmacy will be required
  Complexity of Work:
• Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
  Work Experience:
• Six month of hospital experience preferred.
  Physical Requirements:
• Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, walking, reaching, stretching and sitting for prolonged periods; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing, and compounding.
  Personal Protective Equipment:
  
  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Competitive salary package
• Extensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (Benefits on Day 1)
• Accident & critical illness insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Wellness Plan that pays you for being healthy
• 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching
• We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program which allows you to receive forgiveness of the remaining balance of your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer