Pharmacy Technician: Outpatient Pharmacy

    • Akron Children's Hospital
  • GREEN, OH
  • Posted 4 days ago | Updated 20 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Performance Management
Preventive Maintenance
Project Management
Distribution
Forms
SAFE
Insurance
Customer Service
Inventory
Medical Records
Pharmacy
Supervision
Management

Job Details

Full-time, 40 Hours/week
Mon-Fri Days, 8:30AM-5:15PM
Onsite Akron, 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

Responsibilities:


1. Assists the pharmacists in retrieval, processing, and distribution of medication for patient use including unit dose, oral liquid doses, and solid oral dosage forms.

2. Abides by all state and federal laws and regulations and accreditation standards to allow for the safe practice of pharmacy.

3. Completes non-sterile compounding according to USP Standards.

4. Alerts the pharmacist of any drug allergy, drug interactions or insurance issues.

5. Provides courteous and timely customer service.

6. Restocks prescription supplies including vials, bottles, and labels. Rotates stock and ensures outdated medications are removed from inventory.

7. Maintains adequate medication inventory levels for patient care including removing outdates and recalled medications from inventory.

8. Packages, records, and mails prescriptions to patients

9. Demonstrate the ability to document in the electronic medical record as appropriate.

10. Maintains professional working relationships with members of pharmacy staff, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel.

11. Trains new employees and acts as a positive role model.

12. Participates in maintaining compliances with Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, URAC, CMS, and FDA regulations and accreditations.

13. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

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

Education and Experience

1. 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

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite
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