What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient Pharmacy position at Nationwide Children's Hospital?
Overview
Schedule:
Provides technical support for outpatient pharmacy with the processing of prescription orders along with preparation and dispensing of patient medications within the three outpatient pharmacies.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.
Licensure Requirement
Board of Pharmacy Technician License (Registered or Certified) Technician Trainee accepted with expectation of incumbent to become registered or certified within 90 days of hire.
Certifications
Certification as a pharmacy technician or documented passing score on certification exam prior to start date (PTCB, ExCPT), required.
Skills
Demonstrated skills in algebra by passing score on math competency administered on site.
Experience
Six months of previous pharmacy experience, preferred.
Physical Requirements
OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Squat/kneel
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Schedule:
- Candidate must have the availability to work between 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Monday to Friday - 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Weekend and Holiday Rotation Required - 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Every 3rd Weekend Rotation
- Holiday Rotation - One major, one minor
Provides technical support for outpatient pharmacy with the processing of prescription orders along with preparation and dispensing of patient medications within the three outpatient pharmacies.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Accepts prescriptions, establishes billing/patient charges, documents patients’ allergies correctly, interprets and enters information regarding the outpatient prescription into the computer system.
- Serves as call center agent; answers the telephone and assists caller or forwards to appropriate individual (pharmacist, pharmacy administration, etc.).
- Prepares and packages medications for outpatient use.
- Independently resolves on-line adjudication problems with third party payors.
- Replenishes pharmacy stock area and notifies inventory coordinators of concerns.
As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.
Licensure Requirement
Board of Pharmacy Technician License (Registered or Certified) Technician Trainee accepted with expectation of incumbent to become registered or certified within 90 days of hire.
Certifications
Certification as a pharmacy technician or documented passing score on certification exam prior to start date (PTCB, ExCPT), required.
Skills
Demonstrated skills in algebra by passing score on math competency administered on site.
Experience
Six months of previous pharmacy experience, preferred.
Physical Requirements
OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Squat/kneel
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"