Certified Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient​/Retail Pharmacy - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Overview

Put your pharmacy skills to use in a different environment. The ideal candidate will use excellent customer service skills to serve both hospital discharge patients (meds to beds) and loyal regulars. It’s retail pharmacy with a twist. Current business hours are M-F, 8:30am-5pm (lunch break), Saturdays 10am-4pm (weekend rotation), and closed on major holidays. 32 hours/week. Mercy Health is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to compassionate care.

Certified Pharmacy Technician – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

The Certified Pharmacy Technician provides pharmacy services, including preparing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control and compliance audits, handling financial transactions, delivering customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. Works as part of an interdisciplinary patient care team under the direction of the Pharmacist.

• Receiving and verifying the accuracy and authenticity of prescriptions
• Reviewing and recording patient information with their prescription in compliance with guidelines
• Providing instructions to educate people on how to take their medicine
• Supporting the Pharmacist in the daily operation of the pharmacy
• Protecting employees and patients by adhering to infection-control protocols and policies
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Degree or GED

• Valid ExCPT Certification provided by the National Health career Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification and registration with State Board of Pharmacy (required)

• Previous experience in Retail, Ambulatory, Outpatient, Hospital, Acute Care, or Home Infusion Pharmacy (preferred)

• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology, medication names, and aseptic technique

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary by market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
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