CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECH in CANTON, Ohio at Aultman Health Foundation

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.

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 software and automation, Inmar MedEx TubeSafe, Baxter DoseEdge and KitCheck
• Performs tasks related to packaging medications and refilling automated dispensing systems on nursing units, procedural suites, 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.

Sterile IV Compounding Technician

• Is able to change workflow based on the priority of orders as they populate.
• Is knowledgeable about and always dresses and works in accordance with USP 797 standards.
• Is able to compound sterile products or admixtures competently and safely as determined by supervising pharmacist.
• Highly reliable and competent with all IV Room related softwares and automation.
  • Including but not limited to: Baxter DoseEdge and Simplifi797.
• Reports any software or hardware related issues to pharmacy informatics team.
• Able to prepare quality products in the event systems fail, or items are not in the system.
• Critical thinking abilities.

Medication History Technician

• Documenting findings by accurately entering all available medication-related data into the hospital information system, Cerner Millennium.
• Advanced knowledge of brand and generic drugs and their uses.
• Obtains and documents patient medication histories following applicable guidelines and regulatory requirements by:
  • Identifying and prioritizing patient interviews based on workflow and admissions.
  • Interviewing patients and/or family members to obtain medication history including drug allergies and reactions.
  • Compiling a complete list of patient’s home medications including over the counter drugs and herbal supplements including drug name, dosage, frequency, compliance and last dose taken.
• Reporting any entry problems to the pharmacy informatics team.

Additional functions expected of all technicians

• Able to run all pharmacy department technology knowledgeably; able to troubleshoot problems if equipment fails; able to disseminate knowledge to fellow and new staff members.
• Pull outdated, damaged and recalled merchandise and deliver to buyer for return.
• Collecting data, conducting quality monitors and completing documentation as assigned.
• Maintaining logs, records and other required documentation accurately, filing documents in appropriate locations.
• Performing cycle counts and maintaining accurate inventories.
• Answering the telephone with compassion and a smile. Return patient, customer, or nurse calls in a timely fashion and provide follow-up to their questions when necessary.
• Participate in all required departmental meetings.
• Maintain customer/patient confidentiality according to HIPAA and company standards.
• Work well within a team environment: by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods and/or reduce costs.
• Shows flexibility and adaptability in meeting scheduling demands of department, and can adapt to changes in workflow easily.
• Assumes accountability for duties performed on a daily basis and demonstrates behaviors consistent with the departments’ expectations.
• Communicates with management team about known issues or improvements that can be made within or outside the department.
• Completes all required training programs or materials in a timely manner.
• Knowledgeable of the Aultman Colleague Handbook (available on the Aultman Employee Portal).
• Other duties as assigned.

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Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma or equivalent GED is required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in college is preferred.
• Must obtain and sustain appropriate pharmacy technician registration with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Appropriate pharmacy technician registration must be obtained within 30 days of hire, if not already obtained and in active status.
• Must pass a certification exam within 240 days from orientation/transfer date or must already be certified through examination from a recognized National Pharmacy Technician Certification body such as PTCB or NHA. Must adhere to required Registration and Certification Guidelines. An initial certification exam attempt must be completed within the first 90 days from orientation/transfer date.
• Applicable background checks must be passed.
• Prior experience, in retail pharmacy, nursing home pharmacy, or hospital pharmacy is preferred.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers.

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

Working Conditions:

• All shifts are available; days, afternoons, and midnights. Weekends and holidays are also included.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

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

Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed.

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)

O Pushing (70 pounds)

N Climbing with (70 pounds)

O Stooping/Bending

O Twisting/Turning

O Kneeling/Squatting

N Crawling

O Reaching Up/Reaching Forward