General Summary/Responsibilities:
STATUS: Full-Time / 80h per pay period
Department: Pharmacy
Shifts: varied
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital
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:
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Entering information into and retrieving information from a database or patient profile
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Preparing and affixing labels
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Stocking dangerous drugs and retrieving those drugs from inventory
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Counting and pouring dangerous drugs into containers
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Placing dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist
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Non-sterile drug compounding following the completion of site-specific training
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Sterile drug compounding following the completion of a site-specific training
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Stocking automated drug storage systems, floor stock, and crash carts
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED
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Preferred educational qualifications: Completion of an ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician education and training program
Licensure/Certification/Registration
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Certified Pharmacy Technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
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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
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Possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem solving skills
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Able to read and write printed material in English
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Proficiency with computer keyboard operations
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred
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Ability to compute simple algebraic ratios, volume/volume percentage and weight/volume percentage
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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
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Possess ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as team member
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Flexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers
