STATUS: Full-Time

Department: Pharmacy

Shifts: Varied

80 h per pay period

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital

General Summary/Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Leadership and Pharmacists and according to standard procedures, upon receiving physician orders, assists in the preparation, distribution, and documentation of medication processes within the health care system.

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Additional requirements:

Type of degree: N/A

Area of study or major: N/A

Preferred educational qualifications: N/A

Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Certified Pharmacy Technician as demonstrated by certification from an organization that has been recognized by the board. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Registered with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as a “Certified Pharmacy Technician”.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/lA

Preferred experience: Prior hospital, long-term care or retail experience preferred

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

· Possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem solving skills

· Able to read and write printed material in English

· Proficiency with computer keyboard operations

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred

· Ability to compute simple algebraic ratios, volume/volume percentage and weight/volume percentage

· Ability to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy. Must be familiar with pharmacy software

· Possess ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as team member

· Flexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers