Certified Pharmacy Technician (Van Wert)

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Job Description Summary:

Certified Pharmacy Technician at Van Wert Hospital, part time casual hours. 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:

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist:

Accountable for all tasks as defined in policy, procedures, or standard of therapy

Prepares/compounds a comprehensive range of therapies, accurately documents preparation activities, labels pharmacy products according to department policy for final distribution

Actively involved in the medication distribution process: Ordering, receiving, stocking, dispensing,

Participates in process improvement activities

Participates in new associate training as needed

Proposing, monitoring and process improvement of key metrics

Participates in T3 activities as needed to fulfill department/patient needs and or professional development

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

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math skills, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and various drug names (trade generic).

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

Pharmacy

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