Sign on Bonus eligible, candidates must be external to be eligible for the Sign on Bonus
ProMedica Flower Hospital is located in Sylvania OH, a suburb of Toledo, OH. Among being located in one of the area's most beautiful landscapes, Sylvania offers a high-quality lifestyle for its residents with Sylvania's public school as one of the finest in the region, rated as -Excellent- by the state of Ohio. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy at our nationally recognized Pacesetter Park, along with music and entertainment found at Centennial Terrace and Downtown Sylvania, and the LPGA annual tournament. The Flower Hospital campus is a 311-bed facility that houses the Hickman Cancer Center, ER Trauma Center, and is the regional leader for inpatient adult psychiatric services. The campus includes our hospice facility, the Ebeid Center.
POSITION SUMMARY The pharmacy technician works under the supervision of the Pharmacist. The employee will enter and fill physician orders, checks the completed orders, and performs other related functions. They help assist in the maintenance, preparation, and distribution of intravenous solutions, admixtures, and chemotherapy agents. The ideal candidate will enjoy problem solving, highly organized, and day-to-day interactions with customers and patients.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Under the direction of a registered pharmacist, procures and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Fills physician orders. Replenish medication surgical kits, automated dispensing machines, and stock requisitions accurately.
Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition where applicable) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques. Only Pharmacy Technicians who have completed all required competencies will prepare intravenous admixtures
Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in appropriate locations; Repackages bulk medications in unit-dose packages safely and accurately per established procedures using appropriate techniques
Assists in completing all medication inspections and identifies and removes all outdated and unusable medications.
Collaborates with other health care professionals in meeting departmental goals. Establishes and maintains mechanisms for communication and constructive problem solving with staff. Utilizes a team approach in decision-making and problem solving. Build trust and mutual respects.
Performs training of new employees and in-services current employees in areas of specialization and/or expertise.
Is routinely responsible for special assignments in the area of continuous quality improvement and other projects as assigned by a supervisor.
Provides proper notification for absence or tardiness.
Maintains professional, helpful and courteous relationships with nursing and other hospital employees, patients, and their families.
Performs all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and responsible manner.
Supports the department in providing a vision for its direction and embraces the change process to achieve the vision.
Fosters the culture of patient safety by using the error prevention techniques.
Coaches and facilitates the growth and development of employees within the department.
Communicates effectively orally and in writing within department as well as to all external customers.
Strives for continuous improvement by focusing on key department systems.
Participates in creating an environment for success through team participation.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent License:
OHIO: Certified Pharmacy Technician with Ohio Board of Pharmacy. May be hired with a Technician Trainee License (expires 1 year from receipt) with restrictions in duties and expectation of Certified License being obtained.
MICHIGAN: Licensed Pharmacy Technician with Michigan Board of Pharmacy. May be hired with a Temporary Pharmacy Technician License (expires 1 year from receipt) and expectation of Pharmacy Technician license being obtained.
Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician (either PTCB or ExCPT (NHA) exam permitted)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Skills: Experience as a pharmacy technician in an acute care hospital
WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands: Must be able to lift light materials. Non-material handling of continuous sitting and reaching; frequent standing; occasional squatting, kneeling, walking, and stairs. Must be able to move about and between workstations.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica Senior Care, please contact jobline@hcr-manorcare.com.
