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Pharmacy Technician Inpatient Pharmacy Job in Akron, Ohio US

Pharmacy Technician Inpatient Pharmacy

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON - Akron, OH

Posted: 4/21/2024 - Expires: 7/20/2024

Job ID: 272601487

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Job Description

Full Time (40 Hours per week), Primarily Days (with variable start times) with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications. The technician helps fill orders for patients and ensures they are delivered to the correct nursing unit.

Responsibilities:
1.Fills medication orders by reviewing the medication label, obtaining the correct type and quantity of medication and placing the medication with the label for the pharmacist to check.

2.Refills patient medication carts with a 24-hour supply of medication.

3.Prepares oral syringes of patient medication.

4.Prepares intravenous medication, including chemotherapy

5.Delivers medication to nursing units.

6.Stocks medication in automated medication dispensing units.

7.Repackages bulk medication into unit-of-use packages.

8.Performs medication inspections and removes outdated medication from stock.

9.Answers the telephone and assists nurses with medication supply issues.

10.Transports medication to offsite locations using hospital vehicle.

11.Must be able to work primary shift and any other shift at any location.

12.Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise
Prior experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred.
Prior IV medication Preparation experience preferred.
Must have a clean driving record and be able to be insured on the hospital auto insurance plan.

Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Certification: Registration as a "Certified Ohio Pharmacy Technician" or "Registered Pharmacy Technician" or "Pharmacy Technician Trainee" or "Pharmacy Intern" required. Any non-intern candidate who has not passed a national certification must do so within 12 months and must convert a trainee license to a certified license within 12 months.
Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred
Years of experience supervising: none

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
79142598
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
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