Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Pride Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for a permanent role with our client to support their Med Surg Pharmacy in Cincinnati, OH
. This direct-hire role.

Role:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, Assistant Directors, Technician Supervisor, Pharmacists, and according to the standard procedures, a Technician I assists in the preparation and distribution of medications. As a representative of both The Christ Hospital Health Network and Department of Pharmacy Services, promotes a positive image in all dealings with all other hospital employees and hospital guests.

• Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, prepares medications according to physician order. Includes the following activities:
• Includes filling, packaging, distributing, labeling and scanning medications. Weighs, measures and mixes ingredients, emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments using proper equipment and technique.
• Ability to sign in, load and refill automated dispensing machines. Basic inventory of CII safe.
• IV room-Using aseptic technique prepares and labels intravenous admixtures and other sterile products. Fills syringes and reconstitutes small volume injectable pharmaceuticals for subsequent check and dispensing by a pharmacist.
• Maintains equipment according to procedure. (i.e., cleans the laminar air flow hood).
• Limited to staff that are trained in Outpatient RX area
  - Selects prescription items for customers. Rings the register and completes the Ohio State Board requirements with each sale.
• Uses technology in the department. This includes the following:
• In-Basket RX messages in Epic for unit dose medications.
• Compounding repackaging in Epic.
• Printing of labels in Epic and wasplabeler DP tracker.
• Delivery - Includes the transportation of medications from the pharmacy to areas outside the pharmacy. This includes medication cart delivery, IV run and unit dose run. Runs delivered at the correct “run time”, and delivered to the correct area, refrigerator vs cart.
• e-orders drugs and supplies when stock is low or predetermined stock level indicated. Rotates stock, checks expiration dates and cleans assigned area.
• Performs as a receptionist at the RX window. Distributing medications and orders for the correct department and patient. Fills out appropriate paperwork for distribution of medications, and RX computer paper. Answers and directs phone calls and assists with any issues.

• 2+ years of experience as Pharmacy Technician
• Must be Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB/ CPhT)
• Passed an examination approved by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
• Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred.

40 hrs/week.

(1) Full Time Evening:
The shifts are as follows: 2:30 pm-11:00 pm OR 3:00 pm-11:30 pm

(2) Rotating: hours vary. Majority of the hours would be day shift hours which varies from day to day. The shifts are 6:00 am-2:30 pm; 6:30 am-3:00 pm; 7:30 am-4:00 pm; 8:30 am-5:00 pm; 11:30 am-8:00 pm. If a rotator needs to help cover an evening shift the hours would be 3 pm-11:00 pm OR 3:00 pm-11:30 pm

Floating Requirements: NA

Hourly Range
: $15 - $20/hr (based on education and experience). Possible relocation, discussed at interview

Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials

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As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.