Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Med Rec/Inpt Ops

Pharmacy Technician Specialist

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This is a part-time (24 hours/week), evening shift position at Riverside Methodist Hospital. The Specialist will focus on inpatient operations and med recs. Eligible for full benefits and shift differential.

Specialized Knowledge And Minimum Qualifications

• 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; the ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the information or problems are not difficult or complex; the ability to exchange information and explain instructions and/or procedures to employees, patients, and others; involves following existing procedures and instructions, sometimes receiving assignments in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to follow. (Required)
• 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

Successfully fulfills the criteria and experience profile for T2 Certified Pharmacy Technician, in addition to the responsibilities outlined in this job description. Demonstrates technical, communication, and leadership skills necessary to support team members in their area of specialty. Maintains a proficient area through process improvement and operational efficiency. Participates in reciprocal communication with departmental and health-system peers and leadership.

General Profile -- Requires full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. Completes a variety of atypical assignments. Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments. Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments. Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Functional Knowledge -- Requires full proficiency in a range of technical processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience to perform a range of work assignments.

Business Expertise -- Understands how own and related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives.

Leadership -- May act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Problem Solving -- Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently based on existing precedents or procedures.

Impact -- Impacts the team's results through the quality and effectiveness of own work.

Interpersonal Skills -- Explains complex technical information including interdependencies within the team and others.

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
• 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

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
• Maintains quality assurance programs and process improvement
• Completes projects pertaining to area of specialty
• Completes an annual re-certification as appropriate and a minimum number of monthly and annual report management and product support activities
• 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

Controlled Substance Support 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 as appropriate
• Responsible for administration functions, including performing controlled substance inventories and documentations as required
• 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
• 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 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
• Responsible for effective coaching: providing support to, and feedback on, the individual in their area of specialty

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: Evening

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Department: Clinical Pharmacy Services

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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