Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Med Rec + Inpatient Pharmacy

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Job Description Summary:

This is a full-time, variable shift position at Dublin Methodist Hospital. The position is a combination of Medication Reconciliation (~75%) and Inpatient Pharmacy Technician duties (~25%) e.g. non-sterile compounding and repackaging, automated dispensing cabinet replenishment, receiving inventory, medication delivery unit inspections, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• High school diploma, GED, or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high

school diploma (Required)

• Must be at least 18 years of age (Required)
• Individual must be registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with

the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (Required)

• Work requires a high school level of skills and good communication skills.
• Work requires the ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the

information or problems are not difficult or complex. Work requires the ability

to exchange information and explain instructions and/or procedures to

employees, patients, and others. Work involves following existing procedures

and instructions, sometimes receiving assignments in the form of results

expected, due dates and general procedures to follow.

• Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math skills, hospital pharmacy

operations, medical terminology, and various drug names (trade generic).

• Detail-oriented
• Works well in an interdisciplinary team
• Adaptable

JOB SUMMARY

Interprets, obtains, prepares/compounds, labels, and distributes pharmacy products for patient use while taking into consideration patient age and any other relevant information. Depending on department, may also prepare IV medications using special equipment supplies and techniques for patient administration and processes refill requests for non-monitored pharmacy medication such as enteral products/supplies or respiratory medications. Documents the distribution of medication for proper use and reimbursement in accordance with department policy. Involved in production, packaging, record keeping, and stocking tasks.

• General Profile -- Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a defined

set of analytical/scientific or operational processes Applies experience and

skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise. Works within

standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods. Works with a

moderate degree of supervision.

• Job Functional Knowledge -- Requires broadened technical skills in

analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined

array of activities.

• Business Expertise -- Understands how the team integrates with others to

accomplish the team objectives.

• Leadership -- Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload
• Problem Solving -- Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in

own work area by evaluating and selecting solutions from established

operating procedures and/or analytical/scientific methods

• Impact -- Impacts the quality of own work and team
• Interpersonal Skills -- Communicates moderately complex technical

information within the team

Responsibilities And Duties

IV Area Specialist

Successful completion of competency programs for area of specialty and completion of on-going designated training deemed applicable at the system & local campus level

Assists in the development and administration of competency programs

Maintains quality assurance programs and process improvement

Completes projects pertaining to area of specialty

Completes an annual re-certification in sterile compounding as appropriate along with minimum number of accurately prepared doses

Specialist will also understand all system/local policies and standard operating procedures (SOP) regarding area of specialty and will be required to keep up with all updates or changes to these policies

Responsible for administration functions, including documentation of all required associate media fill competency assessments as required by all USP chapters

Responsible for training of associates, including required documentation

Responsible for effective coaching: providing support to, and feedback on, the individual in their area of specialty

Responsible for completion and documentation of all required surface sample testing

Conducts essential responsibilities in a manner consistent with OhioHealth’s Core Values: Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Stewardship

Automation Technology Specialist

Successful completion of competency programs for area of specialty and completion of on-going designated training deemed applicable at the system & local campus level.

Assists in the development and administration of competency programs.

Completes an annual re-certification as appropriate and a minimum number of monthly and annual report management and product support activities.

Specialist will also have an understanding of all system/local policies and standard operating procedures (SOP) regarding area of specialty and will be required to keep up with all updates or changes to these policies.

Responsible for administration functions, including adding new users, removing users, other build, or update requirements.

Responsible for training of associates, including required documentation.

Responsible for effective coaching: providing support to, and feedback on, the individual in their area of specialty.

Understand optimization programs and perform quality checks on automation devices. Working knowledge of the software programs for the automation technology, including interfaces etc.

Engages in thorough troubleshooting issues and coordinating maintenance as needed.

Conducts essential responsibilities in a manner consistent with OhioHealth’s Core Values: Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Stewardship.

Controlled Substance Support Specialist

Completes projects pertaining to area of specialty.

Completes an annual re-certification as appropriate

Specialist will also understand all system/local policies and standard operating procedures (SOP) regarding area of specialty and will be required to keep up with all updates or changes to these policies.

Responsible for administration functions, including performing controlled substance inventories and documentations as required.

Maintains and updates technology-assisted dispensing devices for optimal inventory levels.

Ensures collection and processing of expired products for reverse distribution.

Ensures controlled substance discrepancy resolution.

Liaison for nursing leader problem resolution.

Medication Support Specialist

Performs patient care support activities, which may include the following: Obtains and documents accurate medication histories.

Assists the pharmacist in collecting, organizing, and evaluating information for direct patient care, medication use review, and departmental management.

Assists the pharmacist in the identification of patients who desire/require education to optimize the use of medications, equipment, and devices.

Assists the pharmacist in the monitoring of medication therapy.

Participates in the pharmacy department's processes for preventing medication misadventures.

Effectively communicates with patients, family members, members of the healthcare team, as well as with people outside the health system who provide information or services that help facilitate patient care.

Efficiently solves problems commonly encountered in one's own work.

Displays a caring attitude toward patients in all aspects of job responsibilities.

Understands the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications used to treat common disease states.

Obtains medication history information for patients pending admission from the emergency department or other areas of the hospital.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

High School or GED (Required)CPHT(cert) - Certified Pharmacy Technician (Certified) - Ohio Board of Pharmacy, PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Additional Job Description

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Pharmacy

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... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment