JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

The Pharmacy Technician 1 is accountable for assisting pharmacists in the retrieval, processing, preparation and distribution of medications for patient administration.

These activities include but are not limited to : (1) patient specific medications; (2) floor stock pharmaceuticals; (3) controlled substances;

4) and other defined systems. Pharmacy Technician 1 encompasses Pharmacy Technicians working in the retail environment.

All assigned activities are performed under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager.

What You Will Do

• Accurate preparation of patient medications
• Accurate and timely delivery of patient specific medications
• Inventories, replenishes, and maintains drug stock
• Assist the Pharmacist with medication / patient care related issues

Additional Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Education Qualifications

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician or the UH pharmacy technician trainee program (Required)

Experience Qualifications

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

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of metric system and basic math concepts 02is (Required proficiency)
• Good communication skills are essential. (Required proficiency)
• Personal computer, Pharmacy computer systems, calculators, facsimile machines. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) in the State of Ohio (Required)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in the State of Ohio (Preferred)

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

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LOCATION

UH Cleveland Medical Center

Last updated : 2024-05-22