PHARMACY TECH - CERTIFIED - Part Time
General Summary/Responsibilities:
A certified pharmacy technician, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, engage in the following activities to the extent that the activities do not require the exercise of professional judgment:
Entering information into and retrieving information from a database or patient profile
Preparing and affixing labels
Stocking dangerous drugs and retrieving those drugs from inventory
Counting and pouring dangerous drugs into containers
Placing dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist
Non-sterile drug compounding following the completion of site-specific training
Sterile drug compounding following the completion of a site-specific training
Stocking automated drug storage systems, floor stock, and crash carts
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED
Preferred educational qualifications: Completion of an ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician education and training program
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Certified Pharmacy Technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Registration with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a “Certified Pharmacy Technician” or eligible for registration within 45 days of hire.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
Preferred experience: Prior hospital, long-term care or retail experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills
Possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem solving skills
Able to read and write printed material in English
Proficiency with computer keyboard operations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred
Ability to compute simple algebraic ratios, volume/volume percentage and weight/volume percentage
Ability to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy. Must be familiar with pharmacy software
Possess ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as team member
Flexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers