PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED III - INFUSION CENTER - PRN/OPTIONAL, DAY SHIFT

Job DescriptionJob Overview:A hospital Pharmacy Technician III is a healthcare professional who plays an integral role in the pharmacy operations. Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the pharmacy technician assists the pharmacist in the distribution of medications to patients in the hospital (inpatient and outpatient units, emergency room, and operating room). The distribution of medications, includes but is not limited to, selecting, counting, compounding, packing, labeling, and delivering medications. A Pharmacy Technician III is responsible for the preparation of sterile compounds, including chemotherapy and hazardous substances and for maintaining the sterile environment in the IV Room. Employees must be proficient in accessing and viewing the electronic health record and pharmacy automated systems. Employees will work in multiple areas of the pharmacy to maintain competency and broaden skills for all areas of the job scopeJob Requirements:High School Degree or GEDActive National Pharm Tech Cert (CPhT) is required Approved cert is through Pharm Tech Cert Board (PCTB) and ExCPT Cert by the National Healthcareer Association Active registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy TechnicianMust be able to compound sterile products and maintain a sterile environmentUp to 1 year experience Technical Pharmacy Experience must be as a Pharmacy Technician II to be eligible to move into the Pharmacy Technician III positionJob Responsibilities:Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of compounded sterile products, including CHEMOTHERAPY AND HAZARDOUS medications while following current guidelines and policy (USP 797, USP 800, ASHP, NIOSH and Board of Pharmacy laws and regulations) and department procedures. Performs hand hygiene and garbing and cleaning and disinfecting of the hoods and room according to policy and keeps accurate cleaning logs. Prioritizes IV medication production appropriately and disposes of IV and chemotherapy/hazardous waste. Adheres to all safety requirements when handling, preparing, labeling, and disposing of chemotherapy and hazardous medications.Assists in non-sterile medication preparation by selecting, counting, compounding, packaging, scanning, labeling, filling, and delivering medications per department guidelines. Selects the appropriate medications and accurately labels. Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients by using proper calculations, equipment, and technique. Works Automated Dispensing Machine, able to load/refill/unload, outdate, and resolve discrepancies. Stock Orders/Emergency Carts/Boxes: and accurately fills in a timely manner. Accurately and efficiently transports medications from the pharmacy to areas outside of the pharmacy (tubing, cart delivery, IV Run, STAT, etc.). Responsible for maintaining an accurate controlled substances (CII-CV) inventory and for reviewing and maintaining controlled substance records. Immediately reports unresolved controlled discrepancies to a supervisor.Responsible for maintaining an accurate controlled substances (CII-CV) inventory and for reviewing and maintaining controlled substance records. Immediately reports unresolved controlled discrepancies to a supervisor.Optimizes workflow by efficiently and accurately completing job duties and prioritizing workload. Has a good overall job knowledge and uses good technical and procedural judgment. Assists with other duties as necessary for efficient pharmacy operations. Shows initiative and flexibility in carrying out day to day tasks. Utilizes appropriate and logical problem solving techniques. Indentifies critical issues and communicates to appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Appropriately uses pharmacy technology. Follows department standards of work, policies, and workflows. Maintains the pharmacy automation (changing consumables, cleaning, etc). Identifies, troubleshoots, and reports pharmacy automation issues. Accesses patient information, processes in-basket Rx Messages, and prints labels in the Electronic Health Record.Responds politely and professionally to pharmacist/nursing/physician/patient or other requests via telephone, in writing, or in person. Appropriately manages, triages, and ensures timely follow-up of all requests. Assists in the training of new employees.Other Job-Related Information:Must be a Pharmacy Technician II to be eligible to move into the Pharmacy Technician III position Required to train in compounding sterile hazardous medications and to be available to compound hazardous medications when the need arisesWill be working with hazardous and toxic substancesWorking Conditions:Climbing - RarelyConcentrating - ConsistentlyContinous Learning - ConsistentlyHearing: Conversation - ConsistentlyInterpersonal Communication - ConsistentlyKneeling - RarelyLifting <10 Lbs - ConsistentlyLifting 50+ Lbs - RarelyLifting 11-50 Lbs - OccasionallyPulling - RarelyPushing - FrequentlyReaching - ConsistentlyReading - ConsistentlySitting - OccasionallyStanding - ConsistentlyStooping - FrequentlyThinking/Reasoning - ConsistentlyUse of Hands - ConsistentlyColor Vision - ConsistentlyWalking - FrequentlyTriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS BehaviorsAt TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS...•Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"•Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist•Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areasExcel: ALWAYS...•Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met•Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)•Work on improving quality, safety, and service Respect: ALWAYS...•Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.•Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.•Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.Value: ALWAYS...•Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.•Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.•Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.Engage: ALWAYS...•Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.•Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community