Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Med Rec + Inpatient Pharmacy at Ohiohealth in Dublin Methodist Hospital

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: ***This is a full-time, variable shift position at Dublin Methodist Hospital. The position is a combination of Medication Reconciliation (~75%) and Inpatient Pharmacy Technician duties (~25%) e.g. non-sterile compounding and repackaging, automated dispensing cabinet replenishment, receiving inventory, medication delivery unit inspections, etc.*** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE • High school diploma, GED, or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma (Required) • Must be at least 18 years of age (Required) • Individual must be registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (Required) • Work requires a high school level of skills and good communication skills. • Work requires the ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the information or problems are not difficult or complex. Work requires the ability to exchange information and explain instructions and/or procedures to employees, patients, and others. Work involves following existing procedures and instructions, sometimes receiving assignments in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to follow. • Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math skills, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and various drug names (trade generic). • Detail-oriented • Works well in an interdisciplinary team • Adaptable JOB SUMMARY Interprets, obtains, prepares/compounds, labels, and distributes pharmacy products for patient use while taking into consideration patient age and any other relevant information. Depending on department, may also prepare IV medications using special equipment supplies and techniques for patient administration and processes refill requests for non-monitored pharmacy medication such as enteral products/supplies or respiratory medications. Documents the distribution of medication for proper use and reimbursement in accordance with department policy. Involved in production, packaging, record keeping, and stocking tasks. - General Profile -- Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific or operational processes Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise. Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods. Works with a moderate degree of supervision. - Job Functional Knowledge -- Requires broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities. - Business Expertise -- Understands how the team integrates with others to accomplish the team objectives. - Leadership -- Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload - Problem Solving -- Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area by evaluating and selecting solutions from established operating procedures and/or analytical/scientific methods - Impact -- Impacts the quality of own work and team - Interpersonal Skills -- Communicates moderately complex technical information within the team Responsibilities And Duties: IV Area Specialist Successful completion of competency programs for area of specialty and completion of on-going designated training deemed applicable at the system & local campus level Assists in the development and administration of competency programs Maintains quality assurance programs and process improvement Completes projects pertaining to area of specialty Completes an annual re-certification in sterile compounding as appropriate along with minimum number of accurately prepared doses Specialist will als