Certified Pharmacy Tech

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To assist the pharmacist with the preparation and dispensing of medications. Deliver the medications to the nurse, patient, medication room, storage location, or automated dispensing machine. Interview patients and/or family members in order to obtain and document patients' medication histories in the Aultman Hospital information system, Cerner Millennium. Retrieve and deliver discharge medication prescriptions for/to patients.

Having a background working in Pharmacy is not required. Applicants are not required to be certified or even registered yet with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy upon applying to our positions. We have on the job training. We will aid with the process of becoming nationally certified and with proper state registration.

• Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate department computer application packages:
  • Including but not limited to:
    Cerner Millennium, Omnicell Connect-Rx and its subsystems, Omnicell Enterprise Medication Management, Aethon Med Ex Tube Safe, Aethon Med Ex Tray Safe, Baxter Dose Edge and Kit Check
• Performs tasks related to packaging medications and refilling automated dispensing systems on nursing units or within the department.
• Performs tasks related to filling medication orders and maintaining both paper and computer based records.
• Supplies medications to and stocks patient care areas and appropriately charges for items supplied.

• Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate department computer application packages:
  • Including but not limited to:
    Cerner Millennium, RxSafe, Rx30, Kirby-Lester, and PickPoint.
• Ability to read and transcribe required information from prescription orders.
• Resolve Third Party rejections and complete any manual claim forms.
• Perform all register transactions in adherence with Aultman policy and procedures.

• Able to run all pharmacy department technology knowledgeably; able to troubleshoot problems if equipment fails; able to disseminate knowledge to fellow and new staff members.
• Pull outdated, damaged and recalled merchandise and deliver to buyer for return.
• Collecting data, conducting quality monitors and completing documentation as assigned.
• Maintaining logs, records and other required documentation accurately, filing documents in appropriate locations.
• Performing cycle counts and maintaining accurate inventories.
• Answering the telephone with compassion and a smile. Return patient, customer, or nurse calls in a timely fashion and provide follow-up to their questions when necessary.
• Participate in all required departmental meetings.
• Maintain customer/patient confidentiality according to HIPAA and company standards.
• Work well within a team environment: by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods and/or reduce costs.
• Shows flexibility and adaptability in meeting scheduling demands of department, and can adapt to changes in workflow easily.
• Assumes accountability for duties performed on a daily basis and demonstrates behaviors consistent with the departments' expectations.
• Communicates with management team about known issues or improvements that can be made within or outside the department.
• Completes all required training programs or materials in a timely manner.
• Knowledgeable of the Aultman Employee Handbook (available on the Aultman Employee Portal). Reviews the handbook annually.

All technicians will be expected to be competent in at least 1 of the following 3 skill sets within 12 months of employment in the Pharmacy Department in order to continue employment in the Pharmacy Department.

• Documenting findings by accurately entering all available medication-related data into the hospital information system, Cerner Millennium.
• Advanced knowledge of brand and generic drugs and their uses.
• Obtains and documents patient medication histories following applicable guidelines and…