Live Chat
Contact
ODJFS Logo in OMJ Seeker Header

in
Pharmacy Technician Job in Akron, Ohio US

Pharmacy Technician

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON - Akron, OH

Posted: 4/12/2024 - Expires: 7/11/2024

Job ID: 272340670

Report this job
Apply Now
Print 

Job Description

Full Time (40 hours per week) Work Days - Beachwood - Initially Tues/Thurs Plus travel to other locations M-W-F

Start at main campus, obtains medication and drives to Beachwood location or offsite locations using hospital vehicle.
Manages inventory and medical orders for offsite locations.
Receives and unpacks medication shipments.
Troubleshoot IT issues with pharmacy equipment.
Completes all documentation required.
Cleans and maintains medication room and storage locations.

Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications. The technician helps fill orders for patients and ensures they are delivered to the correct nursing unit.



Responsibilities:
1.Fills medication orders by reviewing the medication label, obtaining the correct type and quantity of medication and placing the medication with the label for the pharmacist to check.
2.Refills patient medication carts.

3.Prepares oral syringes of patient medication.

4.Prepares intravenous medication.
5.Delivers medication to nursing units.
6.Stocks medication in automated medication dispensing units.
7.Repackages bulk medication into unit-of-use packages.
8.Performs medication inspections and removes outdated medication from stock.
9.Answers the telephone and assists nurses with medication supply issues.
10.Transports medication to offsite locations using hospital vehicle.
11.Must be able to work primary shift and any other shift at any location.
12.Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise
Prior experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred.
Prior IV medication Preparation experience preferred.
Must have a clean driving record and be able to be insured on the hospital auto insurance plan.

Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Certification: Registration as a "Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician" or "Registered Pharmacy Technician" or "Pharmacy Technician Trainee" or "Pharmacy Intern" required. Any non-intern candidate who has not passed a national certification must do so within 12 months and must convert a trainee license to a certified license within 12 months.
Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred.
Years of experience supervising: none

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn more:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
78985094
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 5
Graphic Literacy: 5

Workplace Documentation: 5