Pharmacy Technician - Springfield Regional - Mercy Health

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Performs the manual and technical tasks involved with the proper receiving, storage, preparation, distribution, packaging, labeling and delivery of medications and maintains associated recordkeeping.  Works under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist.

• Prepares medications for dispensing, including appropriate product selection, labeling and repackaging/compounding.
• Prepares IV admixtures, including chemotherapy, using aseptic technique. Maintains par levels of premixes. Performs IV room and hood cleaning. Maintains sterile technique competencies.
• Delivers medications and returns discontinued medications from nursing units. Restocks and maintains Pyxis medications; notes and corrects discrepancies and recovers drawers as necessary.  Performs monthly audits of Pyxis stations as assigned.  Ensures that Pyxis stations are organized, properly labeled and clean and that inventories and par levels are adjusted as needed and outdated medications are removed.
• Receives medications and supplies, places in stock in pharmacy. Performs monthly audits of pharmacy medication storage areas as assigned.
• Manages incoming telephone calls to ensure proper action and triage.
• Communicates with all staff in a positive manner to help organize, plan, and coordinate patient care.
• Restocks medication storage locations, carts and boxes. (e.g., emergency boxes, EMT bags, crash carts, RSI boxes).
• Insures that pharmaceuticals/supplies are charged and credited timely/appropriately. Scans records as appropriate; assists with record retention requirements.
• Monitors temperatures of medication refrigerators. Checks and removes outdated medications. Assists in audits of medication use. 
   

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED

Required Licensure: Certified Pharmacy Technician (Board and State)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We’ll also reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• An employer-matched 403(b) for those who qualify.
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

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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 you’d 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 Employer, 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