Position Purpose:
The Sr. Certified Pharmacy Tech will assist the pharmacist in assuring timely and accurate provision of medications to patients. Routine technician functions are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. These functions may include unit dose dispensing, intravenous admixing, inventory control, record keeping and billing, and use of equipment and automated technology. Additional responsibilities include special projects as assigned by managers, assisting with purchasing, developing staffing patterns and assignments for other technicians, prioritizing work responsibilities, and precepting/training newly hired technicians. The Pharmacy Technician III must have expertise in a particular area in order to serve as a resource for other pharmacy staff.
What You Will Do:
Assists in the filling of orders/ prescriptions
Prepares intravenous admixtures including chemotherapy; using aseptic technique in compliance with regulatory standards
Prepares and restocks medications for automated dispensing cabinets Conducts maintenance on automated dispensing cabinets; Resolves issues/errors (i.e. misfills; drawer recovery)
Assists in inventory control by verifying and putting away orders by the end of the shift each day; assures proper stock rotation, reviews stock for proper storage and current expiration dates, and identifies drugs and non-drug stocks needing to be reordered;
Prepares sterile products; properly labels medications and maintains records as required by department Policy and Procedures and state and federal law
Assists the department with proper billing of patients and other units
Properly prioritizes workload; demonstrates responsibility and ability to act independently in areas not requiring the professional judgment of a registered pharmacist
Maintains personal compliance with continuous regulatory readiness; assists in maintaining departmental compliance with continuous regulatory readiness
Identifies/develops competencies and education for areas of expertise
Responsible for equipment maintenance including troubleshooting and repair, preventative equipment maintenance, equipment calibration and certification, and maintaining user access.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school graduation or equivalent
Licensure / Certification: Approved Pharmacy Technician Certification. Active registration as a Certified Tech with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
Experience: Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program or previous relevant pharmacy technician experience is required with expertise in a particular area of pharmacy service.
Effective Communication Skills
Aptitude in mathematical manipulations (ratios, proportions, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions).
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Project management experience/ Team project management experience
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Ministry/Facility Information:
Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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.