Pharmacy Tech II

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

Essential Functions

Pharmacy Technician 2 is accountable for assisting pharmacists in the retrieval, processing, preparation and distribution of medications and sterile products for patient administration. These activities include but are not limited to: unit dose medications and IV admixtures, parenteral nutrition, floor stock pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, and other defined systems. Accurate preparation of patient medications including sterile products, chemotherapy, unit dose, cartfills, TPN, narcotics. Accurate and timely delivery of patient specific medications. Timely delivery and retrieval of patient medications. Inventories, replenishes, and maintains drug stock which includes automated dispensing cabinets. Assist the Pharmacist with medication/patient care related issues.

Required For All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

High School Equivalent / GED Required and Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program Required

Work Experience

Prior experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or community setting Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Understanding of metric system and basic math concepts. Required Good communication skills are essential. Required Basic knowledge of pharmacy computer systems, TPN compounders, automated dispensing cabinets, calculators, and facsimile machines are. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Required

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

LOCATION

UH St. John Medical Center

UH St. John Medical Center provides residents of western Cuyahoga and eastern Lorain counties with high-quality health care in a faith-based Catholic hospital setting, including a Level 3 trauma center.

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