Pharmacy Technician- Wheelersburg Pharmacy

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process. Department: Wheelersburg Pharmacy Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk) GENERAL SUMMARY Works under the direction and supervision of the Pharmacist on duty, the Pharmacy Supervisor, and the Community Pharmacy Manager. The Pharmacy Technician's primary job function is to prepare and distribute medications. Performs quality control, routine maintenance and other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education: • High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required • Completion of a board approved Pharmacy Technician training program or National Certification required Licensure: • Successful completion of National Qualification test required (PTCB or NHA) • For Ohio: State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy Certified Technician Registration required • For Kentucky: State of Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration Required Experience: • Pharmacy Technician training program or certification or prior technician work experience required. JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 1. Profiles physician orders in computer system for pharmacist review. 2. Provides prompt, efficient, and courteous service, answer telephone inquiries; takes messages when necessary or directs inquiry to the appropriate person. 3. Responsible for general cleanliness of work area/department. 4. Ability to recognize narcotic discrepancies and perform audits as necessary. 5. Delivers medications to Meds to Beds patients (in Emergency Room). 6. Enters patient charges/credits into computer profile system. 7. Checks incoming orders of medications and pharmacy supplies against purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness. 8. Reviews patient medication profile to identify medications available through Patient Assistance. 9. Contacts drug manufacturer for any application forms needed and/or enrolling patients for various programs over the phone/internet. 10. Performs medication reconcilitation by interviewing patients and/or family member to validate home medications. 11. Contacts pharmacies, nursing homes, and the Veteran Affairs for a complete list of home medications. 12. Obtains necessary income documentation from patients for various programs. 13. Completes applications and obtains prescriptions for each manufacturer's applications. May coordinate with physician regarding and substitutions and obtains signed applications/prescriptions. 14. Educates patient on his/her responsibility for re-ordering prescriptions. 15. Communicates with Purchasing Agent regarding stock levels and items needed to assure adequate inventory. Assures stock rotation and placement of items in appropriate storage areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request. Thank you for your interest in Southern Ohio Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.