Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist (Inpatient) – Memorial Regional Medical Center

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Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist – Memorial Regional Medical Center

Full Time, 40 hours/week

This is an inpatient role in the hospital pharmacy

Must be flexible to work rotating shifts, days/evenings and occasional nights

Job Summary:

The Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist is responsible for providing pharmacy services, including, but not limited to preparing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, compliance audits, and financial transactions, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. The Certified Pharm Tech Specialist will lead specialized activities within the department which will include the following job functions: Chemotherapy IV Compounding, Sterile IV Preparation Oversight, Research, and much more.

Essential Functions:

Receiving and verifying the accuracy and authenticity of prescriptions

Reviewing and recording patient information with their prescription in compliance with the guidelines of the General Pharmaceutical Council

Assists in the education and precepting of new pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, performance improvement activities

Providing instructions to educate people on the correct way to take their medicine

Protecting employees and patients by adhering to infection-control protocols and policies

Other duties as assigned

Education:

High School Degree or GED

Licensure/Certification:

ExCPT Certification provided by the National Health Career Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification and registration with State Board of Pharmacy (required)

Valid state driver’s license (required)

Experience:

1 year of experience in Retail, Ambulatory, Outpatient, Hospital, Acute Care, or Home Infusion pharmacy (required)

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment

Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Requires knowledge of pharmacy terminology, medication names, and aseptic technique

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com