Pharmacy Technician - Community Outpatient

Provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the registered pharmacist in the ambulatory/outpatient setting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares prescription orders for dispensing to patients and maintains inventory for the outpatient pharmacy.

• Assists with the extemporaneous compounding of prescriptions and the bulk compounding of prescription and over-the-counter items.

• Operates the point-of-sale cash register system according to department policies while ensuring positive patient experience during transactions.

• Assists in inventory management including monitoring and acting on reorder points, restocking prescriptions and non-prescriptions areas and removal of expiring products.

• Performs technical functions within assigned pharmacy to ensure timely and accurate outpatient prescription services.

• May be asked to provide multi-pharmacy support in an assigned area of focus. Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program preferred.

Certifications:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

• Upon hire, registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required within 6 months.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Six month of hospital experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, reaching, stretching, stooping, and sitting for prolonged times; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 20 lbs. while walking, stooping, bending and reaching.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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