PRN Pharmacy Technician – Sterile Compounding

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, including completion of necessary documentation.
• Prepare, deliver and collect all pharmacy items throughout the medical center including re-stocking of automated dispensing cabinets.
• Perform floor checks, stock checks, and assigned unit review as required.
• Completes all Pharmacy Keeper Activities and inspections assigned to their position.
• Assist Pharmacists in monitoring stock for outdated medications and properly dispose of them in a timely manner.
• Process medication returns/refunds to patient accounts.
• Compounds medications according to USP795 regulations.
• Perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP <797> regulations.
• Performs sterile compounding of hazardous medications according to USP<797> regulations.
• Maintains compliance with all written and hands on aseptic technique testing according to USP <797> regulations.
• Prepackage medication as necessary and according to establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Answers telephones and assists callers with needs that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
• Must be able to interact with EPIC, our dispensing automation software (e.g. Pyxis, Carousels) and Pharmacy Keeper software to answer all questions related to the processing of a medication order.
• Assist customers at service window including house staff, couriers and others as needed.
• Perform general cleaning duties as assigned to maintain cleanliness of the general pharmacy area and the I.V. Sterile Compounding areas.
• Continually demonstrate behavior that anticipates and meets the needs of patients and other pharmacy department personnel.  
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follows Hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.

Education:

• High school graduate or the equivalent.
• Successful completion of pharmacy department training program for Pharmacy Technicians including USP <797> sterile compounding competencies, including USP<797> hazardous drug compounding competencies.
• Associates degree or some college coursework preferred.

Certifications:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.
• CPhT-CSP (Compound Sterile Preparation) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred.
• If from out of state, can hire in a trainee status, pending board approval of their Certified Pharmacy Technician registration.

Complexity of Work:

• Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently with other personnel both within and external to the pharmacy.
• Proficiency in technical skills used in pharmacy practice
• Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiency with minimal direct supervision.
• Maintain all requirements for continuous certification as CPhT.

Work Experience:

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
• Experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy preferred.
• Experience in a USP797 compliant sterile products compounding room preferred.
• Experience with EPIC electronic healthcare record other similar programs preferred.
• Experience with Pharmacy Keeper software or another IV workflow software system preferred.
• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations preferred.
• Proficient typing skills required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work which requires constant standing and walking.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 20 pounds.
• A willingness to perform work which has infrequent disagreeable features and safety hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.