Pharmacy Technician Specialist Offsite NICU

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Location:

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Job Description Summary:

Assists the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care in the inpatient setting. Aids in processing orders prepares and dispensing patient medications. Provides training and education to pharmacists technicians and interns and participates in policies procedures evaluations and operational and financial assessments. Assists in monitoring and developing quality indicators and drug use evaluations provides input on optimal utilization of time and materials and must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate patient and pharmaceutical care.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Monitors medication storage within offsite NICUs in accordance with regulatory requirements
Reviews medication inventory for appropriateness manages expiring medications resolves discrepancies completes regulatory paperwork for destruction
Represents Nationwide Childrens Hospital at the Host Hospital in the absence of NICU Pharmacist
Provides support for host hospital pharmacists and technicians compounding medications for offsite NICU patients including access requests and technology maintenance
Assist in education and initiatives related to compounding of medications for the Host Hospital pharmacy staff

Education Requirement:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelors degree preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Registered with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Registered Technician.

Certifications:

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

Skills:

Must demonstrate ongoing Inpatient Pharmacy Tech I competencies knowledge and skills minimally.
Demonstrated leadership skills in pharmacy work environment.
Excellent computer skills required.
Knowledge and expertise in the principles of medication and pharmacy regulatory requirements including USP the State Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory agencies are preferred.

Experience:

3 years of experience as pharmacy technician required.
1 year of experience at NCH 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 Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs

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

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Bend/twist Chemicals/Medications Decision Making Depth perception Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Peripheral vision Problem solving 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:Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines...