• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, including completion of necessary documentation.
• Prepare, deliver and collect all pharmacy items throughout the medical center including re-stocking of automated dispensing cabinets.
• Perform floor checks, stock checks, and assigned unit review as required.
• Completes all Pharmacy Keeper Activities and inspections assigned to their position.
• Assist Pharmacists in monitoring stock for outdated medications and properly dispose of them in a timely manner.
• Process medication returns/refunds to patient accounts.
• Compounds non-sterile medications according to USP795 regulations.
• Prepackage medication as necessary and according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Answers telephones and assists callers with needs that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
• Must be able to interact with EPIC, our dispensing automation software (e.g. Pyxis, Carousels, etc.) and Pharmacy Keeper software to answer all questions related to the processing of a medication order.
• Assist customers at service window including house staff, couriers and others as needed.
• Perform general cleaning duties as assigned to maintain cleanliness of the pharmacy areas.
• Continually demonstrate behavior that anticipates and meets the needs of patients and other pharmacy department personnel.  
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follows Hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.

Education:

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Prefer Associates degree or some college coursework.

Certifications:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.
• Registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
  • If registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician from out of state, then can hire as Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy while obtaining Certified Pharmacy Technician from Ohio.
  • If registered as Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy has 6 months to meet the training requirements as detailed by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and Akron SOP and register as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy

Complexity of Work:

• Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently with other personnel both within and external to the pharmacy.
• Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiency with minimal direct supervision.
• Maintain all requirements for continuous certification as CPhT.

Work Experience:

• Prefer previous experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Proficient typing skills required.
• Prefer experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy.
• Prefer experience with EPIC electronic healthcare record other similar programs.
• Prefer understanding of medical terminology and calculations.
• Prefer proficiency in technical skills used in pharmacy practice

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work which requires constant standing and walking.
• A willingness to perform work which has infrequent disagreeable features and safety hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.