Certified Pharmacy Technician, Shift Varies, Inpatient Pharmacy:

Job Description

Location: UC Medical Center
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours/weekly
Shift: Shift Varies

UC Health is hiring for a full-time Certified Pharmacy Technician for Inpatient Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati's Medical Center. We are offer a $2,000 Sign on Bonus!!

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed by only a registered pharmacist. In addition to responsibilities for a Tech I, Pharmacy Technician II demonstrates a high level of initiative and motivation along with competency in a specialized area(s) of the department.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati

Unit Details:

• No on-call requirements
• Every third weekend rotation schedule
• Opportunities for professional development- Technician Advancement Program
• Learning environment allows for constant development

Responsibilities

• Procures and distributes medication orders per prescriber request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Fills physician orders, medication kits, medication carts, and stock requisitions accurately Replenishes medications in emergency drug containers and floor stock areas accurately Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds Enters medication orders into pharmacy computer system accurately (if applicable) Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel Answers requests at the window/door and makes Stat deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested Organizes and prioritizes work assignments Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately; files documentation in appropriate locations Demonstrates good oral and written communication Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized; keeps pharmacy equipment clean
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned Organizes and maintains responsibility for an identified quality improvement project for the department Presents annual update for project responsibilities
• Meets and performs according to hospital and department standards of performance.

Qualifications

Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED. | Current pharmacy technician registration by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. Current certified technician certificate (approved by Ohio BOP). Registration and certification throughout their employment with the UC Health Pharmacy Department. | Minimum Required: No experience required. Preferred: 1 Year equivalent experience.