Job Details

Title: Certified Pharmacy Tech II

Department Org: HSC Outpatient Pharmacy - 110140

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 0700 End Time: 1915

Posted Salary: $22.62 - $26.07

Float: False

Rotate: False

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in processing and filling prescriptions in the outpatient pharmacy in a manner which promotes high quality, cost effective, professional standards of patient care. This position assists the pharmacist in promoting, maintaining and facilitating quality outpatient pharmacy services in compliance with laws set forth by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. They collaborate and communicate with patients, caregivers, health care professionals and the public to enhance the patient experience. Performs other duties as required. The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent with a strong background in math and science
• Must hold current and unrestricted registration with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Technician
• Technician certification required by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent
• 2 years’ experience required.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and courteously with other health care professionals, patients and members of the University community
• Knowledge of metric system, along with names, strength and dosage forms of medications, and common medical abbreviations
• Recent experience in outpatient or retail pharmacy service preferred
• Strong computer skills required
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory management skills
• Knowledge of third party insurance billing
• Provide excellent customer service and present a positive public image
• Must be able to withstand pressure due to work volume, interruptions, pace, job variety with an expected degree of accuracy

Physical Requirements:

1. Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable.
2. Ability to hear (with or without aides).
3. Ability to orally communicate.
4. Good manual dexterity.
5. Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally.
6. Ability to stand, walk constantly.
7. Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel occasionally.