Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians trainees work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed by only a registered pharmacist.

Responsibilities

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY):

Engages in population appropriate communication.

Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.

Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.

Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.

Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.

Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.

Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.

Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.

Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Procures and distributes medication orders per prescriber request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols:

Accepts new written, faxed or electronic prescription orders from a prescriber or a prescriber's agent

Enters information into and retrieves information from a database or patient profile

Prepares and affixes medication labels

Counts and pours dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist

Prepares non-sterile compounds

Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques while under supervision

Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule

Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures:

Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in the pharmacy inventory

Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration

Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications

Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas within the pharmacy accurately within specified time periods

Repackages bulk medications in unit-dose packages safely and accurately per established procedures using appropriate techniques

Contributes to the effective operation of the department:

Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds

Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately

Generates reports, and pick lists as required

Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel

Answers requests at the window/door and makes stat deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested

Organizes and prioritizes work assignments

Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately; files documentation in appropriate locations

Demonstrates good oral and written communication

Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized; keeps pharmacy equipment clean

Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department:

Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications

Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned

Meets hospital and department standards of performance:

Maintains a neat, professional, and well-groomed appearance; observes pharmacy dress code; wears identification badge at all times

Performs work within specified time frames; adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule

Works cooperatively with all staff members; voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate to appropriate persons in a positive manner

Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members; assists coworkers in tasks, as time permits

Completed required training program to demonstrate competency in the following:


Packaging and labeling of drugs

Pharmacy terminology

Basic calculations

Quality control procedures

State and federal statutes, rules, and regulations regarding pharmacy technician duties, pharmacist duties, pharmacy intern duties, prescription or drug order processing procedures, drug record-keeping requirements, patient confidentiality, security requirements, and storage requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor:

Seeks opportunity to advance on the technician ladder program

Qualifications

Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED. | Current pharmacy technician registration by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. Current certified technician certificate (approved by Ohio BOP). Registration and certification throughout their employment with the UC Health Pharmacy Department. | Minimum Required: No experience required. Preferred: 1 Year equivalent experience.

About Us

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide work-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career , build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.