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Dayton Children's Hospital PHARMACY TECHNICIAN II in Dayton, Ohio
Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:Inpatient PharmacySchedule:Full timeHours:40Job Details:The Pharmacy Technician II assists the pharmacist with the preparation of medications for dispensing. The technician performs various technical and supportive tasks necessary to provide pharmacy services. The pharmacy technician II works under supervision of the pharmacist, and focuses on accurate medication preparation following established policy and procedures set forth by the Pharmacy Department. This role meets the requirements of being a qualified pharmacy technician as established by the State Board of Pharmacy and holds a Certified Pharmacy Technician license from a State Board of Pharmacy accredited agency. The technician complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration, along with other regulatory agencies. The pharmacy technician II has mastered job duties and responsibilities and takes active part in training technicians and quality improvement projects.
Department Specific Job Details:
Education:
HSD/GED is required
Certification/Licensure:
CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required
Job Description
- Assist the pharmacist
Works under direct supervision of the pharmacist on duty
Prepares medications and properly displays product for pharmacist to verify and dispense
Understands technician role vs pharmacist role and adheres to regulations established by the State Board of Pharmacy
Consults pharmacist with questions pertaining to patient care and ensures procedures are followed appropriately
Works cooperatively with other technicians and pharmacists to ensure overall goal of medication preparation is performed accurately and efficiently
- Pharmacy Functions
Answers the phone promptly and directs caller to the appropriate person
Maintains integrity of pharmaceutical products throughout preparation
Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
Accurately prepares and distributes patient medications
Performs various technical and supportive tasks necessary to provide pharmacy services.
Sorts, stocks and labels medications and monitors inventory
Assists in expired drug process and procedures
Participates in departmental quality improvement projects
- Compliance
Works under supervision of the pharmacist following established policy and procedures set forth by the hospital and Pharmacy Department.
Adheres to safety practices in order to ensure quality care for patients
Maintains biannual and annual competencies for USP guidelines
Shows familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices
Supportive of management with new initiatives.
- Training
Encourages and motivates other pharmacy team members.
Masters job duties and responsibilities and takes active part in training and quality improvement projects.
Education Requirements:
GED, High School (Required)
Certification/License Requirements:
CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
At Dayton Children's we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families and with each other.
We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!
Our values:
Safety--We make safety our first priority.
Compassion--We deliver compassionate, family-centered care to all we serve.
Ownership--We are the pediatric care experts and act knowing that every patient, visitor and the hospital is our collective responsibility.
Collaboration--We work collaboratively to care for children, their families and each other.
Innovation--We continuously innovate to make Dayton Children's even better today and into the future.
Equity -- We strive for an environment in which all feel welcomed, valued and fairly treated in order to reach their full potential.
Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or transgender status.