Certified Pharmacy Technician

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Full Time Days*FMC Main Campus - Lancaster, OH 43130OverviewPosition Type Full Time 1.0 Job Shift Day Travel Percentage No Driving Required Category Clinical SupportDescriptionFor more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.Pay Rate: $16.79-$27.49 hourlyJob Description:The Certified Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by performing many of the technical and clerical functions associated with the preparation, packaging, distribution, and administration of drugs. These duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains the necessary records associated with this responsibility.Performs the necessary activities associated with the preparation of sterile products and unit dose distribution system.Participates in inventory management activities.Assists in maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and records consistent with regulations and standards governing the practice of pharmacy.Conducts and documents inspection of assigned area of responsibility on monthly basis as well as maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work area.Reviews, interprets, processes, and validates and/or dispenses medication orders and prescriptions accurately.Monitors and manages patient medication therapy to ensure therapeutic appropriateness and effectiveness of drug regimens, including appropriateness to the age of the individual patient.Communicates drug information to patients, family, and other health care providers.QualificationsJob Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.Must complete and pass a Criminal and FBI background check prior to hire.Certified Pharmacy Technician or a valid Pharmacy Intern License from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy required.Previous hospital pharmacy practice preferred.Exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible up to 10 pounds amount of force often