Pharmacy Technician (Intern) (Expected Graduation Year: 2030)

FacilityDayton Children's - Main CampusDepartmentInpatient PharmacySchedulePart timeHours8Job DetailsThe pharmacy technician assists the pharmacist with the preparation of medications for dispensing. The technician performs various technical and supportive tasks necessary to provide pharmacy services. The pharmacy technician works under supervision of the pharmacist, and focuses on accurate medication preparation following established policy and procedures set forth by the Pharmacy Department. This role meets the requirements of being a qualified pharmacy technician as established by the State Board of Pharmacy and is registered with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy intern, a registered technician, or certified technician. The technician complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration, along with other regulatory agencies.Department Specific Job DetailsJob Description: Assist the pharmacistWorks under direct supervision of the pharmacist on dutyPrepares medications and properly displays product for pharmacist to verify and dispenseUnderstands technician role vs pharmacist role and adheres to regulations established by the State Board of PharmacyConsults pharmacist with questions pertaining to patient care and ensures procedures are followed appropriatelyWorks cooperatively with other technicians and pharmacists to ensure overall goal of medication preparation is performed accurately and efficiently Pharmacy FunctionsAnswers the phone promptly and directs caller to the appropriate personMaintains integrity of pharmaceutical products throughout preparationMaintains a clean and orderly work environmentAccurately prepares and distributes patient medicationsPerforms various technical and supportive tasks necessary to provide pharmacy services. Sorts, stocks and labels medications and monitors inventoryAssists in expired drug process and procedures ComplianceWorks under supervision of the pharmacist following established policy and procedures set forth by the hospital and Pharmacy Department. Adheres to safety practices in order to ensure quality care for patientsMaintains biannual and annual competencies for USP guidelinesShows familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practicesEducationHSD/GED is required Certification/LicensureRegistered with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy intern, a registered technician, or technician trainee is required