Pharmacy Technician Trainee - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Under general supervision, assist the pharmacist to fill physician's orders, select, assemble, and place medications for inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) services. A Pharmacy Technician Trainee will be an entry level technician position, and as such, training and orientation will continue for up to 12 months. After completion of the temporary training period, the Pharmacy Technician Trainee will be evaluated for advancement to a Registered Pharmacy Technician or Certified Pharmacy Technician. Trainee will be enrolled in an approved training program and advanced when certification and proper knowledge has been achieved.

Essential Job Functions

• Assisting the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patients within an inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) service area. Functions include, accepting new written, faxed or electronic prescription orders from a prescriber or a prescriber's agent; accepting new verbal prescription orders for non-controlled drugs from a prescriber or a prescriber's agent as authorized by state law and responsible pharmacist authorization.

• Entering information into and retrieving information from an electronic health record or prescription processing computer system. Ensuring the accurate charge and credit functions related to medication orders are processed for patient billing.

• Preparing and affixing labels; stocking dangerous drugs and retrieving those drugs from inventory locations; counting and pouring dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist; performing non-sterile drug compounding as defined under guidelines published by United States Pharmacopeia and defined in site-specific training guidelines/program

• As authorized per state law/regulations: Sending or receiving electronic prescriptions between pharmacies accessing the same prescription records in a centralized database or pharmacy computers linked in any other manner. Other duties as authorized in state regulations.

• Assisting in the education and precepting of new pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students and participation in performance improvement activities.

• Outpatient: Packaging and selling a dangerous drug to a patient or patient representative and assisting with insurance claim processing.

• Inpatient/Home infusion: Performing sterile drug compounding as defined under guidelines published by United States Pharmacopeia and infection-control procedures and according to site-specific training program.

• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Other functions as outlined, and in accordance with, respective State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.

Licensing/Certification

• Registration with respective State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee, if applicable (required)

• In South Carolina: State Registered Pharmacy Tech (preferred)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required, unless enrolled in a High School Training Program)

Work Experience

• Minimum age - 17 (Ohio or South Carolina) or state minimum of 18 years of age (Virginia and Kentucky)

• Previous work experience working with others in a team environment (preferred)

Training

• Completion and/or enrollment in an approved pharmacy training program as outlined by state rules and regulations (e.g., American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited training program, or an employer based program which meets the state board of pharmacy requirements) (required)

Language

• None

Patient Population

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)

• Infant (1-12 months)

• Pediatrics (1-12 years)

• Adolescents (13-17 years)

• Adults (18-64 years)

• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

• May have periods of constant interruptions.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

• Stocking Medications

• Mathematically Proficient

• Point of Sale Equipment

• Processing Prescriptions

• Dispensing Prescriptions

• Packaging Medications

• Insurance Claim Processing

• Compounding Medications _?_

• Attention to Detail

• Customer Service

• Problem Solving

• Enthusiasm to Learn

• Active Listening

• Verbal Communication

• Written Communication

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and 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 Bon secours Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . 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 [email protected]