Description
Status: Full Time - 80 hours
Hours: Variable every other weekend
In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for performing technical and clerical duties essential for the efficient operation of the pharmacy department. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.
Job Requirement:
- Certification as a National or State of Ohio Pharmacy Technician through the National Healthcareer Association and/or the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
- If currently registered in another state, will register as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee prior to start date, and become registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician within 60 days of employment
- Typing, interpersonal skills, and some computer knowledge
Job Functions:
- Pharmacy Operations: Communicates with pharmacists, physicians, nursing staff, and other pharmacy technicians to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care. Appropriately initiates billing functions such as debiting and crediting. Provides guidance and training to new pharmacy staff as needed. Performs nursing unit and medication storage audits assigned by pharmacy supervisor.
- Medication handling: Fills and delivers medications in a timely and efficient manner. Prepares sterile products following all necessary regulations and precautions including USP 797. Repackages pharmaceuticals as needed. Manages department and unit inventory by anticipating medication needs, placing medication orders, and managing outdated medications. Pyxis activities include restocking, new loads, expiration date checking, inventory management, and troubleshooting as required.Fills and delivers medication and physician orders in a timely and efficent manner.
- Performs additional duties as required by the pharmacy director and pharmacy supervisor.
- Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
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Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. Minimum hiring rate for this position is listed below.
Benefits
Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.
- Medical Insurance - PPO & HDHP
- Dental and Vison Insurance
- Health Saving Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care
- Pension Plan - Defined Contribution
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay & Premium
- Shift Differential
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Tuition Repayment
- Performance & Market Increases
- Relocation Package, if applicable
This position is patient facing and/or requires close interaction with other employees, or other factors that would compel mandatory vaccinations unless otherwise approved for a medical or religious exemption.
Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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