PHARMACY TECH III - 40 HRS/WK, 1ST SHIFT

Blanchard Valley Health System - Findlay, OH

Full-time

Findlay, OH

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Pharmacy Tech III position at Blanchard Valley Hospital is a full-time role that involves assisting pharmacists in the daily operations of the pharmacy department. This includes responsibilities in inpatient areas, outpatient/community pharmacies, and clinical settings. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the timely and accurate processing of prescriptions, maintain inventory control, and support the overall workflow of the pharmacy. The role requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care. In this position, the pharmacy technician will be responsible for entering and filling prescriptions accurately, managing pharmacy billing functions, and delivering medications to nursing units. The technician will also be involved in the preparation of IV medications, including chemotherapy, and will need to maintain a clean and sterile work environment. Inventory management is another critical aspect of the role, requiring the technician to monitor stock levels and prevent shortages or overstock situations. The technician will also be expected to maintain their pharmacy certification through continuing education and participate in multidisciplinary committees within the hospital. A positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills are essential, as the technician will need to support fellow staff members and maintain professional relationships with healthcare professionals and patients alike. Overall, this position plays a vital role in ensuring the pharmacy operates efficiently and effectively, contributing to the health and well-being of the patients served by Blanchard Valley Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Enters and fills prescriptions timely and accurately, files prescriptions according to legal requirements, and prepares billing statements/receipts for pharmacy purchases.
• Performs pharmacy billing functions, fills and delivers floor stock items/narcotics timely, and replenishes crash cart items.
• Fills physician orders both manually and utilizing the robot, delivers medications to nursing units, and retrieves orders received via tube or fax.
• Maintains competency in all aspects of IV preparation, ensures sterility, and performs required Quality Assurance checks.
• Maintains inventory control, uses computer software for ordering, and checks in orders accurately.
• Maintains the integrity and security of medications throughout the pharmacy and hospital, performing unit inspections every other month.
• Maintains pharmacy certification by completing necessary CEUs and is willing to take on extra projects.
• Supports fellow staff members, maintains a positive attitude, and promotes good relations between pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• High school graduate with demonstrated Math/Science skills.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program and registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to enter outpatient pharmacy prescriptions into the current computer system.
• Ability to mix chemotherapy medications and IV products.
• Ability to correctly bill for medications.
• Typing and computer skills required.
• Ability to perform short jobs and repetitive activities with accuracy.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform physical activities such as pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.