Pharmacy Technician Inpatient Pharmacy (Day Shift)

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Location:

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Day shift with weekend evening and a holiday rotation required

Day shift hours between 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Candidate must have open availability from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Job Description Summary:

Aids pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of patient medications sterile products TPNs non-sterile medications hazardous medications and ADC medications and supplies and ensures the delivery of these medications to nursing units. Trains new technicians transporters or pharmacy interns.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of and compliance with USP 795 797 and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements which allow safe and accurate preparation and/or compounding of unit-dose medications (both oral and IV) including reconstitution when applicable. Completes daily weekly and monthly documentation of completed tasks in designated record keeping systems.
Fills unit-dose medication cart for daily delivery; delivers unit-dose medication carts on time and according to designated workflow; restocks pharmacy work areas pharmacy satellites and ADCs with medications and supplies as needed; and inspects medication storage areas for expired or unusable medications pursuant to standards set forth by the regulatory agencies.
Assist pharmacists in processing new medication orders and answering phones and provides accurate safe effective handoff to other team members.
Participates in training new employees in the main pharmacy and limited specialized areas (when appropriate) and participates in the peer review process.

Education Requirement:

As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.

Licensure Requirement:

Board of Pharmacy Technician License (Registered or Certified) Technician Trainee accepted with expectation of incumbent to become registered or certified within 90 days of hire.

Certifications:

Certification by examination as a pharmacy technician (CPhT ExCPT).

Skills:

Demonstrates competency on pharmacy technologies.

Detail-oriented patient-centered and strong moral character.

Experience:

Six months of previous pharmacy experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Fume /Gases /Vapors Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs

FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste Computer skills Decision Making Flexing/extending of neck Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Problem solving Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Reaching above shoulder Sitting Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Bend/twist Chemicals/Medications Depth perception Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Peripheral vision Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Standing Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Required Experience:

Overview:Day shift with weekend evening and a holiday rotation requiredDay shift hours between 6:00 AM to 4:30 PMCandidate must have open availability from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.Job Description Summary:Aids pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of patient medications sterile products TPNs non-s...