Pharmacy Tech I - II, Parma Retail - University Hospitals
Parma, OH
About the Job
Description
Sign on bonus: $3,000!!!
Hours: 8:30 - 5pm M- F
Position Summary
The Pharmacy Technician 1 is accountable for assisting pharmacists in the retrieval, processing, preparation and distribution of medications for patient administration. These activities include but are not limited to: (1) patient specific medications; (2) floor stock pharmaceuticals; (3) controlled substances; (4) and other defined systems. Pharmacy Technician 1 encompasses Pharmacy Technicians working in the retail environment. All assigned activities are performed under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager.
Essential Functions
- Accurate preparation of patient medications
- Accurate and timely delivery of patient specific medications
- Inventories, replenishes, and maintains drug stock
- Assist the Pharmacist with medication/patient care related issues
Required For All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
- High School Equivalent / GED Required and
- Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician or the UH pharmacy technician trainee program Required
Work Experience
- Prior experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or community setting Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Understanding of metric system and basic math concepts 02is Required
- Good communication skills are essential. Required
- Personal computer, Pharmacy computer systems, calculators, facsimile machines. Required
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) in the State of Ohio Required
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in the State of Ohio Preferred
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
