Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient

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

Bonus paid in full with first paycheck.

Full-time, 40 Hours/week

Monday - Friday as early as 8AM, as late as 8PM

Onsite Boardman, OH

Summary: The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with filling and checking of prescription medications. The technician enters, counts, pours, and labels prescriptions for patients.

• Assists the pharmacists in retrieval, processing, and distribution of medication for patient use including unit dose, oral liquid doses, and solid oral dosage forms.
• Abides by all state and federal laws and regulations and accreditation standards to allow for the safe practice of pharmacy.
• Completes non-sterile compounding according to USP Standards.
• Alerts the pharmacist of any drug allergy, drug interactions or insurance issues.
• Provides courteous and timely customer service.
• Restocks prescription supplies including vials, bottles, and labels. Rotates stock and ensures outdated medications are removed from inventory.
• Maintains adequate medication inventory levels for patient care including removing outdates and recalled medications from inventory.
• Packages, records, and mails prescriptions to patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to document in the electronic medical record as appropriate.
• Maintains professional working relationships with members of pharmacy staff, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel.
• Trains new employees and acts as a positive role model.
• Participates in maintaining compliances with Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, URAC, CMS, and FDA regulations and accreditations.
• Other duties as required.

1. Prior experience as an outpatient or inpatient pharmacy technician is preferred.

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Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

2. Registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a “Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician” or “Pharmacy Technician Trainee” required. Certified or Registered Ohio Pharmacy Technician status must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

3. Years of relevant experience: 1 year is preferred.

4. 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