Pharmacy Tech - Certified

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Premier Health Partners – Miami Valley Hospital

Full Time – 80 hours per pay period. Department:
Pharmacy.

Shifts:

varied.

• Entering information into and retrieving information from a database or patient profile
• Preparing and affixing labels
• Stocking dangerous drugs and retrieving those drugs from inventory
• Counting and pouring dangerous drugs into containers
• Placing dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist
• Non-sterile drug compounding following completion of site‑specific training
• Sterile drug compounding following completion of site‑specific training
• Stocking automated drug storage systems, floor stock, and crash carts

• Prepare medication doses prior to a pharmacist’s review & dispensing
• Perform non-sterile and sterile medication compounding after required training
• Restock medications in automated dispensing cabinets
• Delivery of medications to patient care areas
• Monitor drug inventory levels to ensure a continuous supply of medications without stockpiling supplies
• Troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy
• Must be familiar with pharmacy software
• Must use aseptic technique, wear appropriate attire, and follow standards in aseptic compounding
• Must maintain clean and safe working environment

• Other duties as assigned

Education: Minimum – High School completion/GED. Preferred – Completion of an ASHP/ACPE‑accredited technician education and training program.

Licensure/Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Registration with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a “Certified Pharmacy Technician” or eligible for registration within 45 days of hire.

Experience: Minimum – No prior job‑related work experience. Preferred – Prior hospital, long‑term care or retail experience.

Knowledge &

Skills:

• Possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem‑solving skills
• Able to read and write printed material in English
• Proficiency with computer keyboard operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred
• Ability to compute simple algebraic ratios, volume/volume percentage and weight/volume percentage
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy. Must be familiar with pharmacy software
• Possess ability to work well with other health‑care workers and perform as team member
• Flexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers

Not applicable

Full‑time

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Hospitals and Health Care