Certified Pharmacy Technician
Trinity Health
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Job Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
Prepares patient drug orders as follows (with proper checks performed by a pharmacist as required by law): enters patient prescription orders into the computer; selects correct medication, strength and dosage form; prepares labels; selects and affixes auxiliary labels to medications as appropriate and legally required; counts, measures, weighs & pours medications; documents doses dispensed; files medication orders.
- Cleans counters, medication drawers, carts, shelves, and equipment as needed. - Assists the pharmacists with audits (e.g. allergy, weight, etc.).
- Enters and fills stock bags and fills stock requisitions for other departments. - Accurately processes and restocks medications for departments utilizing automated dispensing systems, i.e. Pyxis/Acudose. - Performs a variety of medication inventory-related tasks including: communication of stock utilization and ordering needs; assisting with reordering; checking of expiration dating with alerts to pharmacists when needed; and rotating and restocking.
- Compounds and labels extemporaneous liquid and solid products for patients according to procedure. - Answers telephone and process requests according to procedures.
- Participates in the training of new technicians
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED.
Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
Registered as pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners at date of hire.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. The acceptable credentialing body for this requirement is the American Heart Association.
High School Diploma or GED when nationally certified through NHA. PCTB nationally certified technicians do NOT require HS diploma or GED.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Locations
- MMCIA - MercyOne Clive Clinic Central IA, United States of America
Salary
35,000 - 50,000 USD / yearly
Source: AI Estimation
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Medication preparation and dispensingintermediate
- Computer data entry for prescriptionsintermediate
- Inventory management and restockingintermediate
- Compounding extemporaneous productsintermediate
- Automated dispensing systems (Pyxis/Acudose)intermediate
- Cleaning and maintenance of pharmacy equipmentintermediate
- Customer service via telephoneintermediate
- Training new techniciansintermediate
- Auditing supportintermediate
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED (experience)
- Pharmacy Technician Certification required (experience)
- Registered as pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners at date of hire (experience)
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire (experience)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. The acceptable credentialing body for this requirement is the American Heart Association (experience)
- High School Diploma or GED when nationally certified through NHA. PCTB nationally certified technicians do NOT require HS diploma or GED (experience)
Responsibilities
- Prepares patient drug orders: enters patient prescription orders into the computer; selects correct medication, strength and dosage form; prepares labels; selects and affixes auxiliary labels to medications as appropriate and legally required; counts, measures, weighs & pours medications; documents doses dispensed; files medication orders
- Cleans counters, medication drawers, carts, shelves, and equipment as needed
- Assists the pharmacists with audits (e.g. allergy, weight, etc.)
- Enters and fills stock bags and fills stock requisitions for other departments
- Accurately processes and restocks medications for departments utilizing automated dispensing systems, i.e. Pyxis/Acudose
- Performs a variety of medication inventory-related tasks including: communication of stock utilization and ordering needs; assisting with reordering; checking of expiration dating with alerts to pharmacists when needed; and rotating and restocking
- Compounds and labels extemporaneous liquid and solid products for patients according to procedure
- Answers telephone and process requests according to procedures
- Participates in the training of new technicians
Benefits
- general: Medical/Dental/Vision
- general: Retirement Plan
- general: Paid Time Off
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
Trinity Health
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Job Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
Prepares patient drug orders as follows (with proper checks performed by a pharmacist as required by law): enters patient prescription orders into the computer; selects correct medication, strength and dosage form; prepares labels; selects and affixes auxiliary labels to medications as appropriate and legally required; counts, measures, weighs & pours medications; documents doses dispensed; files medication orders.
- Cleans counters, medication drawers, carts, shelves, and equipment as needed. - Assists the pharmacists with audits (e.g. allergy, weight, etc.).
- Enters and fills stock bags and fills stock requisitions for other departments. - Accurately processes and restocks medications for departments utilizing automated dispensing systems, i.e. Pyxis/Acudose. - Performs a variety of medication inventory-related tasks including: communication of stock utilization and ordering needs; assisting with reordering; checking of expiration dating with alerts to pharmacists when needed; and rotating and restocking.
- Compounds and labels extemporaneous liquid and solid products for patients according to procedure. - Answers telephone and process requests according to procedures.
- Participates in the training of new technicians
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED.
Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
Registered as pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners at date of hire.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. The acceptable credentialing body for this requirement is the American Heart Association.
High School Diploma or GED when nationally certified through NHA. PCTB nationally certified technicians do NOT require HS diploma or GED.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Locations
- MMCIA - MercyOne Clive Clinic Central IA, United States of America
Salary
35,000 - 50,000 USD / yearly
Source: AI Estimation
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Medication preparation and dispensingintermediate
- Computer data entry for prescriptionsintermediate
- Inventory management and restockingintermediate
- Compounding extemporaneous productsintermediate
- Automated dispensing systems (Pyxis/Acudose)intermediate
- Cleaning and maintenance of pharmacy equipmentintermediate
- Customer service via telephoneintermediate
- Training new techniciansintermediate
- Auditing supportintermediate
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED (experience)
- Pharmacy Technician Certification required (experience)
- Registered as pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners at date of hire (experience)
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire (experience)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. The acceptable credentialing body for this requirement is the American Heart Association (experience)
- High School Diploma or GED when nationally certified through NHA. PCTB nationally certified technicians do NOT require HS diploma or GED (experience)
Responsibilities
- Prepares patient drug orders: enters patient prescription orders into the computer; selects correct medication, strength and dosage form; prepares labels; selects and affixes auxiliary labels to medications as appropriate and legally required; counts, measures, weighs & pours medications; documents doses dispensed; files medication orders
- Cleans counters, medication drawers, carts, shelves, and equipment as needed
- Assists the pharmacists with audits (e.g. allergy, weight, etc.)
- Enters and fills stock bags and fills stock requisitions for other departments
- Accurately processes and restocks medications for departments utilizing automated dispensing systems, i.e. Pyxis/Acudose
- Performs a variety of medication inventory-related tasks including: communication of stock utilization and ordering needs; assisting with reordering; checking of expiration dating with alerts to pharmacists when needed; and rotating and restocking
- Compounds and labels extemporaneous liquid and solid products for patients according to procedure
- Answers telephone and process requests according to procedures
- Participates in the training of new technicians
Benefits
- general: Medical/Dental/Vision
- general: Retirement Plan
- general: Paid Time Off
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