Pharmacy Technician - Defiance Regional Hospital

Pharmacy Technician

Location: Defiance Regional Hospital

Department: Pharmacy

Weekly Hours: 8

Status: Part time

Shift: Weekends (United States of America)

Job Summary: As the Pharmacy Technician, you assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory and patient records. You work under the supervision of a registered pharmacy and work to create an environment fostering patient, family, physician, and employee satisfaction.

Accountabilities

• Under the direction of a registered pharmacist, procures and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Fills physician orders. Replenish medication surgical kits, automated dispensing machines, and stock requisitions accurately.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition where applicable) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques. Only Pharmacy Technicians who have completed all required competencies will prepare intravenous admixtures
• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in appropriate locations; Repackages bulk medications in unit-dose packages safely and accurately per established procedures using appropriate techniques
• Assists in completing all medication inspections and identifies and removes all outdated and unusable medications.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals in meeting departmental goals. Establishes and maintains mechanisms for communication and constructive problem solving with staff. Utilizes a team approach in decision-making and problem solving. Build trust and mutual respect.
• Performs training of new employees and in-services current employees in areas of specialization and/or expertise.
• Is routinely responsible for special assignments in the area of continuous quality improvement and other projects as assigned by a supervisor.
• Provides proper notification of absence or tardiness.
• Maintains professional, helpful, and courteous relationships with nursing and other hospital employees, patients, and their families.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and responsible manner.
• Supports the department in providing a vision for its direction and embraces the change process to achieve the vision.
• Fosters the culture of patient safety by using error prevention techniques.
• Coaches and facilitates the growth and development of employees within the department.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing within the department as well as to all external customers.
• Strives for continuous improvement by focusing on key department systems.
• Participates in creating an environment for success through team participation.

The above summary of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Pharmacy Technician registration or Pharmacy Intern License with Ohio Board of Pharmacy. May be hired with a Registered Pharmacy Technician with restrictions in duties and expectation of Certified License being obtained within 6 months of hire if working in Ohio
• Licensed Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern License with Michigan Board of Pharmacy. May be hired with a Temporary Pharmacy Technician License (expires 1 year from receipt) with expectation of Pharmacy Technician license and/or technician certificate being obtained within 6 months of hire if working in Michigan
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (either PTCB or ExCPT (NHA) exam permitted)

Preferred Requirements

• Pharmacy Technician Training Program
• Experience as a pharmacy technician

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health.

Benefits: We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

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