Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist (Inpatient) - Memorial Regional Medical Center

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Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist – Memorial Regional Medical Center

Full Time, 40 hours/week

This is an inpatient role in the hospital pharmacy

Must be flexible to work rotating shifts, days/evenings and occasional nights

Job Summary:

The Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist is responsible for providing pharmacy services, including, but not limited to preparing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, compliance audits, and financial transactions, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. The Certified Pharm Tech Specialist will lead specialized activities within the department which will include the following job functions: Chemotherapy IV Compounding, Sterile IV Preparation Oversight, Research, and much more.

Essential Functions:

• Receiving and verifying the accuracy and authenticity of prescriptions
• Reviewing and recording patient information with their prescription in compliance with the guidelines of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Assists in the education and precepting of new pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, performance improvement activities
• Providing instructions to educate people on the correct way to take their medicine
• Protecting employees and patients by adhering to infection-control protocols and policies
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Education:

• High School Degree or GED
  
  
  

Licensure/Certification:

• ExCPT Certification provided by the National Health Career Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification and registration with State Board of Pharmacy (required)
• Valid state driver’s license (required)
  
  
  

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in Retail, Ambulatory, Outpatient, Hospital, Acute Care, or Home Infusion pharmacy (required)
  
  
  

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Requires knowledge of pharmacy terminology, medication names, and aseptic technique
  
  
  

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com