Pharmacy Technician 1 - East - Inpatient

Scope OF POSITION Under the direction of a pharmacist and in coordination with other technicians prepares unit doses and intravenous medications for dispensing to patients. Makes scheduled deliveries to appointed nursing units to deliver medications to patients while ensuring that our department meets medication security requirements set forth by The Joint Commission. Assists pharmacists with medication order entry into the pharmacy computer system. Maintains stock levels of medications to avoid delays in service to patients. Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team. Technicians must participate in continuing education opportunities to meet the annual competency requirements and participate in continual training opportunities provided by the department to develop ongoing skills in other areas of the pharmacy. Technicians must comply with all rules and regulations of the hospital and pharmacy departments. Must complete PTCB certification within 6 months of hire, unless current PTCB certificate is in place upon hire. All technicians must maintain a current PTCB certification throughout employment to work as a pharmacy technician at OSU Medical Center Department of Pharmacy.

POSITION SUMMARY This position functions to assist the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients, as well as providing necessary services and information to nursing and medical staff. These services include the preparation and packaging of medications, distribution of medications, supplies, and equipment, maintaining proper inventory levels, ensuring medications are in date and secure, keeping appropriate records and documentation, and submitting patient charges/credits. This position is also responsible for supporting the initiatives of area supervisors and managers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares and packages medication dosage forms for oral, parenteral, enteral, ophthalmic, topical, and rectal administration for patient use and in the research protocol, Minimum Education Required: Graduate or Equivalent. Required Qualifications: High school diploma, active OH Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician registration, PTCB/NHA certification, Further qualifications defined based on departmental guidance on pharmacy technician career laddering.