Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, OH

Hospitals

About the position

Mercy Health is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all individuals through exceptional patient care. The Certified Pharmacy Technician will assist the pharmacist in processing medication orders for both inpatient and outpatient services. This role involves a variety of responsibilities within the pharmacy, including preparing medications, managing prescription orders, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. The position requires a commitment to the values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship, fostering an environment where associates thrive and communities flourish.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patients in inpatient and outpatient service areas.
• Accept new written, faxed, or electronic prescription orders from prescribers or their agents.
• Enter and retrieve information from electronic health records or prescription processing systems.
• Prepare and affix labels, stock prescription drugs, and retrieve drugs from inventory.
• Count and pour drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist.
• Perform non-sterile drug compounding as per United States Pharmacopeia guidelines.
• Stock automated drug dispensing cabinets and transport medications to off-site locations.
• Accept verbal refill authorizations for non-controlled substances as permitted by state law.
• Assist in the education and precepting of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students.
• Perform diagnostic laboratory testing as defined in state laws/guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

• ExCPT Certification or PTCB certification and registration with State Board of Pharmacy (required).
• Valid state driver's license (required).
• High School Diploma or GED (required).

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of ASHP/ACPE tech training program or pharmacy technician training via Armed Forces/Veterans Affairs (preferred).
• Previous experience in Retail, Ambulatory, Outpatient, Hospital, Acute Care, or Home Infusion pharmacy (preferred).

Benefits

• 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