Pharmacy Tech

Overview

Responsibilities

• The Pharmacy Tech is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in the pharmaceutical care services for the hospital.
• Prepares and processes medication under the supervision of a pharmacist, checks nursing units for proper medication storage, repackages and barcodes medications.
• Orders, stocks and transports pharmaceutical supplies according to pharmacy policy and procedure.
• Responds to patients, families, visitors and employees in a courteous, collaborative manner.
• Considers unique patient needs and demonstrates age-specific competencies.
• Able to perform mathematical calculations necessary for compounding.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Licensure/Certification: Registration with Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician within 45 days of employment and national technician certification within one (1) year of service.

Experience

• One (1) year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Working
• Knowledge: Assists the pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, compounding and ordering of medications. Is able to repackage medications and restock the automated dispensing machines. Demonstrates competency in aseptic technique and handling hazardous materials. Demonstrates a general knowledge of word and data processing operations sufficient to perform data entry and generating necessary reports. As part of our team, you are empowered to work collaboratively with our physicians and other caregivers, and play an integral role in setting the standard for excellence in patient care. Every team member at OHH plays an integral role in our patients’ experience. They are the reason OHH continues to serve the state and lead the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care.