Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Inpatient Pharmacy - UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
About the Job
Job Description
Location: UC Medical Center
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours/weekly
Shift: Shift Varies
UC Health is hiring a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician Specialist for The Inpatient Pharmacy Department at the University of Cincinnati's Medical Center. We're offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus!
The Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician Specialist will directly oversee workflow in the central and satellite pharmacy IV rooms. This individual will assist with training of team members, initial and ongoing media fill and finger tip testing, and ensuring compliance with sterile compounding practices established by USP guidelines. This will be a day shift position with occasional evening and overnight shift responsibilities.
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:
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma/GED. Preferred Degree: Associate's Degree.
License and Certification: Current pharmacy technician registration by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. Current certified technician certificate (approved by Ohio BOP). Specialty certification in a specialized area by a nationally recognized body. Registration and certification throughout their employment with the UC Health Pharmacy Department
Years of Experience: Minimum Required: 3 years equivalent experience. Preferred: 5 Years equivalent experience.
Required Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision; work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergent requests; exercise sound professional judgment; communicate effectively (orally and in writing); and meet the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by UC Health.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
The expected starting salary range for this position is between $27.33/hr.- $33.78/hr.
The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
Location: UC Medical Center
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours/weekly
Shift: Shift Varies
UC Health is hiring a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician Specialist for The Inpatient Pharmacy Department at the University of Cincinnati's Medical Center. We're offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus!
The Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician Specialist will directly oversee workflow in the central and satellite pharmacy IV rooms. This individual will assist with training of team members, initial and ongoing media fill and finger tip testing, and ensuring compliance with sterile compounding practices established by USP guidelines. This will be a day shift position with occasional evening and overnight shift responsibilities.
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:
- UCMC is a Level 1 Trauma Facility.
- Learning environment allows for constant development.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Community Discounts
Responsibilities
- Engages in population appropriate communication.
- Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
- Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
- Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
- Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
- Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
- Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
- Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
- Procures and distributes medication orders per prescriber request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols:
- Assists pharmacy leadership in development of materials and orientation of new associates
- 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
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma/GED. Preferred Degree: Associate's Degree.
License and Certification: Current pharmacy technician registration by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. Current certified technician certificate (approved by Ohio BOP). Specialty certification in a specialized area by a nationally recognized body. Registration and certification throughout their employment with the UC Health Pharmacy Department
Years of Experience: Minimum Required: 3 years equivalent experience. Preferred: 5 Years equivalent experience.
Required Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision; work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergent requests; exercise sound professional judgment; communicate effectively (orally and in writing); and meet the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by UC Health.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
The expected starting salary range for this position is between $27.33/hr.- $33.78/hr.
The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
Source : UC Health