CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECH-INPATIENT PHARMACY (Certified, Registered, or Trainee)
Aultman Health Foundation
- Canton, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate department computer application packages:
- Including but not limited to: Cerner Millennium, Omnicell Connect-Rx and its subsystems, Omnicell Enterprise Medication Management, Aethon MedEx TubeSafe, Aethon MedEx TraySafe, Baxter DoseEdge and KitCheck
- Performs tasks related to packaging medications and refilling automated dispensing systems on nursing units or within the department.
- Performs tasks related to filling medication orders and maintaining both paper and computer based records.
- Supplies medications to and stocks patient care areas and appropriately charges for items supplied.
- Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate department computer application packages:
- Including but not limited to: Cerner Millennium, RxSafe, Rx30, Kirby-Lester, and PickPoint.
- Ability to read and transcribe required information from prescription orders.
- Resolve Third Party rejections and complete any manual claim forms.
- Perform all register transactions in adherence with Aultman policy and procedures.
- Able to run all pharmacy department technology knowledgeably; able to troubleshoot problems if equipment fails; able to disseminate knowledge to fellow and new staff members.
- Pull outdated, damaged and recalled merchandise and deliver to buyer for return.
- Collecting data, conducting quality monitors and completing documentation as assigned.
- Maintaining logs, records and other required documentation accurately, filing documents in appropriate locations.
- Performing cycle counts and maintaining accurate inventories.
- Answering the telephone with compassion and a smile. Return patient, customer, or nurse calls in a timely fashion and provide follow-up to their questions when necessary.
- Participate in all required departmental meetings.
- Maintain customer/patient confidentiality according to HIPAA and company standards.
- Work well within a team environment: by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods and/or reduce costs.
- Shows flexibility and adaptability in meeting scheduling demands of department, and can adapt to changes in workflow easily.
- Assumes accountability for duties performed on a daily basis and demonstrates behaviors consistent with the departments’ expectations.
- Communicates with management team about known issues or improvements that can be made within or outside the department.
- Completes all required training programs or materials in a timely manner.
- Knowledgeable of the Aultman Employee Handbook (available on the Aultman Employee Portal). Reviews the handbook annually.
- Documenting findings by accurately entering all available medication-related data into the hospital information system, Cerner Millennium.
- Advanced knowledge of brand and generic drugs and their uses.
- Obtains and documents patient medication histories following applicable guidelines and regulatory requirements by:
- Identifying and prioritizing patient interviews based on workflow and admissions.
- Interviewing patients and/or family members to obtain medication history including drug allergies and reactions.
- Compiling a complete list of patient’s home medications including over the counter drugs and herbal supplements including drug name, dosage, frequency, compliance and last dose taken.
- Promotes, obtains, charges for, and delivers medications for patients ready for discharge.
- Reporting any entry problems to the pharmacy informatics team.
- Is able to change workflow based on the priority of orders as they populate.
- Is knowledgeable about and always dresses and works in accordance with USP 797 standards.
- Is able to compound sterile products or admixtures competently and safely as determined by supervising pharmacist.
- Highly reliable and competent with all IV Room related software’s and automation.
- Including but not limited to: Baxter DoseEdge, Baxter Intellifill I.V. Robot, Omnicell i.v.Station Robot, Omnicell Connect-Rx, Simplifi797.
- Reports any software or hardware related issues to pharmacy informatics team.
- Is able to prepare quality products in the event systems fail, or items are not in the system.
- Is a critical thinker
- Retrieves and records all controlled substances for distribution to AcuDose cabinets and patient specific requests.
- Responds to daytime repair requests for AcuDose. Follows up on all maintenance requests for AcuDose.
- Performs additional duties associated with every day responsibilities such as; receiving narcotic order, troubleshooting narcotic discrepancies, processing monthly interdepartmental billing, and filling medication trays.
- Prepares required paperwork for Drug Enforcement Agency tracking purposes.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent GED is required.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in college is preferred.
- Candidate must be registered as a Technician Trainee, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. All Trainee and Registered Technicians will be expected to become licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician once training is complete. Applicant must pass a national certification examination (PTCB or ExCPT) at time of hire or within the first 90 days of employment if not already completed. License must be in good standing.
- Applicable background checks must be passed.
- Prior experience, in retail pharmacy, nursing home pharmacy, or hospital pharmacy is preferred.
- Must be proficient in the use of computers to input patient billing data.