Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable) Available

Full-time, 40 Hours/week

Variable Shift, between the hours of 7AM - 10:30PM

Weekend/holiday rotation

Onsite Akron, OH - Inpatient Pharmacy

Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications. The technician helps fill orders for patients and ensures they are delivered to the correct nursing unit.

Responsibilities:

• Fills medication orders by reviewing the medication label, obtaining the correct type and quantity of medication and placing the medication with the label for the pharmacist to check.
• Refills patient medication carts with a 24-hour supply of medication.
• Prepares oral syringes of patient medication.
• Prepares intravenous medication, including chemotherapy
• Delivers medication to nursing units.
• Stocks medication in automated medication dispensing units.
• Repackages bulk medication into unit-of-use packages.
• Performs medication inspections and removes outdated medication from stock.
• Answers the telephone and assists nurses with medication supply issues.
• Transports medication to offsite locations using hospital vehicle.
• Must be able to work primary shift and any other shift at any location.
• Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

• Prior experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred.
• Prior IV medication Preparation experience preferred.
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to be insured on the hospital auto insurance plan.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Certification: Registration as a "Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician" or "Registered Pharmacy Technician" or "Pharmacy Technician Trainee" or "Pharmacy Intern" required. Any non-intern candidate who has not passed a national certification must do so within 12 months and must convert a trainee license to a certified license within 12 months.

• Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred

• Years of experience supervising: none

• Possesses a valid State driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements.

• An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite