CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECH - PHARMACY

CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECH - PHARMACY

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To assist the pharmacist with the preparation and dispensing of medications. Deliver the medications to the nurse, patient, medication room, storage location, or automated dispensing machine. Interviews patients and / or family members in order to obtain and document patients’ medication histories in the Aultman Hospital information system, Cerner Millennium. Retrieves and delivers discharge medication prescriptions for / to patients.

Having a background working in Pharmacy is not required. Applicants are not required to be certified or even registered yet with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy upon applying to our positions. We have on the job training. We will aid with the process of becoming nationally certified and with proper state registration.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS of ALL Technicians

Operations – Inpatient Pharmacy

Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate department computer application packages :

• Including but not limited to : Cerner Millennium, Omnicell Connect-Rx and its subsystems, Omnicell Enterprise Medication Management, Aethon MedEx TubeSafe, Aethon MedEx TraySafe, Baxter DoseEdge and KitCheck
• Performs tasks related to packaging medications and refilling automated dispensing systems on nursing units or within the department.
• Performs tasks related to filling medication orders and maintaining both paper and computer based records.
• Supplies medications to and stocks patient care areas and appropriately charges for items supplied.

Operations – Retail Pharmacy

Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate department computer application packages :

Additional functions expected of all technicians

All technicians will be expected to be competent in at least 1 of the following 3 skill sets within 12 months of employment in the Pharmacy Department in order to continue employment in the Pharmacy Department.

Concierge Technician

Obtains and documents patient medication histories following applicable guidelines and regulatory requirements by :

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Highly reliable and competent with all IV Room related software’s and automation.

Narcotic vault technician

Job Requirements

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

PURPOSE : To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

O = Occasionally = 0-33% of the work shift or 0- 32+ repetitions.

F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.

C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions.

N = Not essential job requirement.

C Standing

F Walking

N Lifting (70 pounds)

N Carrying (70 pounds)

N Pushing (70 pounds)

N Climbing with (70 pounds)

O Stooping / Bending

O Twisting / Turning

O Kneeling / Squatting

N Crawling

O Reaching Up / Reaching Forward

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