Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient

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 Rotates stock and ensures outdated medications are removed from inventory.
• Maintains adequate medication inventory levels for patient care including removing outdated and recalled medications from inventory.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 compliance with Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, URAC, CMS, and FDA regulations and accreditations.
• Other duties as required.

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

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Years of relevant experience: 1 year is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising:
  None.

• Possesses a valid stated 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.