Pharmacy Tech Trainee, First Shift, Outpatient Pharmacy

Job description

Location: UC Medical Center
Department: Outpatient Pharmacy
Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours per week
Shift: First Shift
UC Health is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Tech Trainee in the Outpatient Pharmacy at University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center.
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians trainees work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed by only a registered pharmacist.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.
Unit Details:
• Opportunities for professional development- Technician Advancement Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Community Discounts

1. PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY)
• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication, or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

2. Procures and distributes medication orders per prescriber request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Accepts new written, faxed, or electronic prescription orders from a prescriber or a prescriber's agent
• Enters information into and retrieves information from a database or patient profile
• Prepares and affixes medication labels
• Counts and pours dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist
• Prepares non-sterile compounds
• Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques while under supervision
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule

3. Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures
• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in the pharmacy inventory
• Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration
• Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications
• Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas within the pharmacy accurately within specified time periods
• Repackages bulk medications in unit-dose packages safely and accurately per established procedures using appropriate techniques

4. Contributes to the effective operation of the department
• Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds
• Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately
• Generates reports, and pick lists as required
• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel
• Answers requests at the window/door and makes stat deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately, files documentation in appropriate locations
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication
• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized; keeps pharmacy equipment clean

5. Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications
• Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned

6. Meets hospital and department standards of performance
• Maintains a neat, professional, and well-groomed appearance; observes pharmacy dress code; wears identification badge at all times
• Performs work within specified time frames; adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule
• Works cooperatively with all staff members; voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate to appropriate persons in a positive manner
• Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members; assists coworkers in tasks, as time permits

7. Completed required training program to demonstrate competency in the following:
• Packaging and labeling of drugs
• Pharmacy terminology
• Basic calculations
• Quality control procedures
• State and federal statutes, rules, and regulations regarding pharmacy technician duties, pharmacist duties, pharmacy intern duties, prescription or drug order processing procedures, drug record-keeping requirements, patient confidentiality, security requirements, and storage requirements.

8. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Seeks opportunity to advance on the technician ladder program
• Education: Currently enrolled in High School or GED program
• License and Certification : Current pharmacy technician registration by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as part of the Ohio Board Approved High School Training Program. Must obtain a certified technician certificate within one year of hire. All technicians must maintain registration and certification throughout their employment with the UC Health Pharmacy Department. Years of Experience: Minimum Required: No experience required. Preferred 1-2 years of equivalent experience
• Required Skills and Knowledge : Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods; work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; set priorities and solve problems; respond quickly to emergency requests; communicate effectively (orally and in writing), and assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by the organization.

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The expected starting salary range for this position is between $17.24hr.- $26.33/hr.
The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
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